MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 168.33% as of Apr. 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 53.74. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 92.62% 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. Metcash's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $194 Mil. Metcash's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $115 Mil. Therefore, Metcash's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 168.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.82 Med: 53.74 Max: 167.18
Current: 163.38
During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 167.18%. The lowest was -28.82%. And the median was 53.74%.
MCSHF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 92.62% of 298
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.085
vs MCSHF: 163.38
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.
Metcash Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Metcash Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.
MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 168.33% mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 168.33% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 53.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #22 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Metcash's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Metcash's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 168.33% is 213% above median its 10-year median of 53.74. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09. Metcash's value of 168.33% is 1418.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #22 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #22 out of 298 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Metcash in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09. Metcash's value of 168.33% is 1418.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.74 vs. the industry median of 11.09, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.09, based on 298 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. Metcash's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 168.33% is 1418.5% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 168.33%, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 53.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 168.33%, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 53.74 and 1418.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.09. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 168.33% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 168.33% (213% above median its 10-year median of 53.74)
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.48 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1418.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#22 of 298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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