Payton Planar MagneticsLTS:0NST -0.61%32 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 17.26. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NST with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,387 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 71.43% 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.84 Mil. Payton Planar Magnetics's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €70.54 Mil. Therefore, Payton Planar Magnetics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Payton Planar Magnetics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 17.26 Max: 26.47
Current: 11.67
During the past 13 years, Payton Planar Magnetics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 26.47%. The lowest was 11.67%. And the median was 17.26%.
LTS:0NST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 71.43% of 2387
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs LTS:0NST: 11.67
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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Payton Planar Magnetics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
LTS:0NST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.87% mean?
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.87% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 17.26. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.67 to 26.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #682 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.87% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 26.47. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 6.87% is 30.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #682 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #682 out of 2387 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Payton Planar Magnetics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 6.87% is 30.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.67 to 26.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.26 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.28, based on 2,387 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 6.87% is 30.1% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.87%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 17.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.96, compared to a current price of €8.20 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.87%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 17.26 and 30.1% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.87% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.20 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.96.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 6.87% (60% below median its 10-year median of 17.26)
GF Value™: €5.96 vs. price of €8.20 (37.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% above the Hardware median (#682 of 2387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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