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High CoLTS:0O9Y +0.68%64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 60.31. GuruFocus rates LTS:0O9Y with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 861 Media - Diversified companies, High Co ranks better than 79.79% 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. High Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.78 Mil. High Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €18.50 Mil. Therefore, High Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for High Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0O9Y'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.99 Med: 60.31 Max: 129.37
Current: 26.11
During the past 13 years, High Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 129.37%. The lowest was 11.99%. And the median was 60.31%.
LTS:0O9Y's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 79.79% of 861
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs LTS:0O9Y: 26.11
High Co (LTS:0O9Y) 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.
High Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
High Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for High Co'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:0O9Y vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, High Co'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.
High Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, High Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Co'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 4.19% mean?
High Co (LTS:0O9Y) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% 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 High Co and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 60.31. Over the past decade, High Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.99 to 129.37. According to the industry distribution chart, High Co ranks #174 out of 861 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is High Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
High Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 60.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.99 to a high of 129.37. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.30. High Co's value of 4.19% is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Co ranks #174 out of 861 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, High Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, High Co ranks #174 out of 861 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places High Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.30. High Co's value of 4.19% is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, High Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.99 to 129.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.31 vs. the industry median of 5.30, High Co has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.30, based on 861 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. High Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.19% is 20.9% below 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 High Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 60.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co (LTS:0O9Y) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.01, compared to a current price of €3.69 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 60.31 and 20.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.30. High Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 High Co (LTS:0O9Y), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.19% 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 High Co (LTS:0O9Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.69 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.01.
GuruFocus considers High Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0O9Y:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.19% (93% below median its 10-year median of 60.31)
GF Value™: €3.01 vs. price of €3.69 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#174 of 861)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0O9Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Co is a France based company engaged in offering marketing solutions for various brands and stores worldwide. The company provides drive to store solutions to generate traffic and develop a preference for the brand and store; in-store solutions to boost sales at physical points of sale and online, and data analysis and management solutions to enhance understanding of shoppers and target actions with a focus on R.O.I.
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