Malibu BoatsMBUU -2.56%77 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MBUU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Vehicles & Parts companies, Malibu Boats ranks worse than 79.07% 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. Malibu Boats's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.7 Mil. Malibu Boats's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $202.2 Mil. Therefore, Malibu Boats's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malibu Boats's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MBUU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.99 Med: 167.74 Max: 899.59
Current: -0.35
During the past 13 years, Malibu Boats's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 899.59%. The lowest was -18.99%. And the median was 167.74%.
MBUU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 79.07% of 1285
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.49
vs MBUU: -0.35
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.
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malibu Boats'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.
MBUU vs MCFT, WGO, KNDI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats'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 -4.78% mean?
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -4.78% 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Malibu Boats' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Malibu Boats' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1285 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1285 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Malibu Boats in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.49, based on 1,285 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.24, compared to a current price of $27.41 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.78%. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.78% 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.41 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.24.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -4.78%
GF Value™: $36.24 vs. price of $27.41 (24.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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