Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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LUS:BATA Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd LUS:BATA
44 GF Score
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What is Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Zambia Bata Shoe Co LUS:BATA 44 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:BATA with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks worse than 98716.58% 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. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. Therefore, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

LUS:BATA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 4.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co  (LUS:BATA) 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.


Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambia Bata Shoe 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

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LUS:BATA vs : Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Zambia Bata Shoe 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.


Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Zambia Bata Shoe Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Zambia Bata Shoe Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

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Zambia Bata Shoe Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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* 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 one times the annual (. 20) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1013 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1013 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zambia Bata Shoe Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1013 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Zambia Bata Shoe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.43, based on 1,013 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co Business Description

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Address Plot 6437, Mukwa Road, P.O. Box 30479, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and trading of footwear products in Zambia. It also offers other leather and plastic products. The company's brands include Bata comfit, Hush puppies, and Power among others.
44GF Score

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