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. Learning Tree International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was $1.20 Mil. Learning Tree International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was $-14.03 Mil. Therefore, Learning Tree International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Learning Tree International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTRE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 11.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Learning Tree International (OTCPK:LTRE) 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.
Learning Tree International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Learning Tree International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Learning Tree International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
LTRE vs WAFU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Learning Tree International'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.
Learning Tree International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Learning Tree International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Learning Tree International'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 four times the quarterly (Sep. 2018) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Learning Tree International (LTRE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Sep. 2018. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Learning Tree International and its competitors.
Is Learning Tree International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Learning Tree International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%.
How does Learning Tree International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to WAFU?
Learning Tree International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.40. 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 Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Education companies is 11.40, based on 247 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. 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 Learning Tree International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Learning Tree International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Learning Tree International stock overvalued right now?
Learning Tree International (LTRE) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 Learning Tree International (LTRE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Sep. 2018. 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.
Learning Tree International Inc provides education and training in information technology. Its proprietary library of course titles focuses on client-server systems, computer networks, operating systems, databases, programming, graphical user interfaces, object-oriented technology, and IT management. Its courses are offered in hotels, conference facilities, and customer sites.
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