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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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-881 Mil. Hapag-Lloyd AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14,373 Mil. Therefore, Hapag-Lloyd AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hapag-Lloyd AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RCG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71 Med: 13.24 Max: 107.88
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Hapag-Lloyd AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 107.88%. The lowest was -4.71%. And the median was 13.24%.
LTS:0RCG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 78.83% of 978
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.995
vs LTS:0RCG: 1.67
Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) 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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hapag-Lloyd AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.
Hapag-Lloyd AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hapag-Lloyd AG'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 -6.13% mean?
Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -6.13% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #771 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #771 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #771 out of 978 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hapag-Lloyd AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 9.00, based on 978 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.24, compared to a current price of €127.55 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.13%. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 12 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -6.13% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €127.55 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.24.
GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RCG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -6.13%
GF Value™: €121.24 vs. price of €127.55 (5.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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