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Trident EstatesMAL:TRI 88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.90% as of Jan. 2026, which is 942% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,715 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks better than 74.99% 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. Trident Estates's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €13.45 Mil. Trident Estates's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €67.62 Mil. Therefore, Trident Estates's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 19.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trident Estates's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:TRI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.91 Max: 18.51
Current: 11.2
During the past 10 years, Trident Estates's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.51%. The lowest was 0.12%. And the median was 1.91%.
MAL:TRI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 74.99% of 1715
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.27
vs MAL:TRI: 11.20
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.
Trident Estates Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Trident Estates Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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.
MAL:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.
Trident Estates Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Trident Estates's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trident Estates'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.90% mean?
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.90% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Trident Estates and its competitors. This is 942% above median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Trident Estates' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 18.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #429 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Trident Estates' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Trident Estates' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.90% is 942% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 18.51. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.27. Trident Estates' value of 19.90% is 366% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #429 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #429 out of 1715 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Trident Estates in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.27. Trident Estates' value of 19.90% is 366% above this benchmark. Historically, Trident Estates' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 18.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 4.27, Trident Estates 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Real Estate companies is 4.27, based on 1,715 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. Trident Estates's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.90% is 366% 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 Trident Estates and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Estates's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.90%, which is 942% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.61, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.90%, which is 942% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 366% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.27. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.90% as of Jan. 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.61.
GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.90% (942% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
GF Value™: €1.61 vs. price of €1.14 (29.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 366% above the Real Estate median (#429 of 1715)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:TRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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