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Yu GroupLSE:YU. +7.32%91 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 46.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 28.91. GuruFocus rates LSE:YU. with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £21.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Yu Group ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Yu Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £38.8 Mil. Yu Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £84.0 Mil. Therefore, Yu Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 46.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:YU.'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -74.99 Med: 28.91 Max: 110.36
Current: 45.76
During the past 11 years, Yu Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 110.36%. The lowest was -74.99%. And the median was 28.91%.
LSE:YU.'s Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 88.35% of 498
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.91
vs LSE:YU.: 45.76
Yu Group (LSE:YU.) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Yu Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Yu Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:YU. vs SRE, AES: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Yu Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 46.11% mean?
Yu Group (LSE:YU.) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 46.11% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Yu Group and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 28.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #58 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Yu Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 46.11% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 28.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.91. Yu Group's value of 46.11% is 322.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #58 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yu Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yu Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #58 out of 498 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Yu Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.91. Yu Group's value of 46.11% is 322.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.91 vs. the industry median of 10.91, Yu Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.91, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yu Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 46.11% is 322.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Yu Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yu Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 46.11%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 28.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group (LSE:YU.) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £21.67, compared to a current price of £17.60 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 46.11%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 28.91 and 322.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.91. Yu Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yu Group (LSE:YU.), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 46.11% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Yu Group (LSE:YU.) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £17.60 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £21.67.
GuruFocus considers Yu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:YU.:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 46.11% (59% above median its 10-year median of 28.91)
GF Value™: £21.67 vs. price of £17.60 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 322.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#58 of 498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:YU. stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yu Group PLC is an independent supplier of gas and electricity servicing SME businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to the supply of gas and electricity, the company offers certain ancillary services and has obtained the necessary Ofgem licenses to supply gas and electricity in the United Kingdom market. Its operating segments include Retail, Smart, Metering assets, and Group. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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