BarclaysMEX:BCSN 52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:BCSN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN307.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,521 Banks companies, Barclays ranks worse than 53.78% 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. Barclays's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN209,275 Mil. Barclays's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,658,836 Mil. Therefore, Barclays's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barclays's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BCSN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.96 Med: 7.21 Max: 11.8
Current: 10.66
During the past 13 years, Barclays's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 11.80%. The lowest was -1.96%. And the median was 7.21%.
MEX:BCSN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 53.78% of 1521
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.23
vs MEX:BCSN: 10.66
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.
Barclays Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Barclays Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barclays'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.
MEX:BCSN vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Barclays'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.
Barclays Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Barclays's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barclays'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 12.62% mean?
Barclays (MEX:BCSN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.62% 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 Barclays and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #818 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Barclays' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Barclays' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.62% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 7.21. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.23. Barclays' value of 12.62% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barclays ranks #818 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barclays has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #818 out of 1521 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Barclays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.23. Barclays' value of 12.62% is 12.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 11.23, Barclays 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Banks companies is 11.23, based on 1,521 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. Barclays's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.62% is 12.4% 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 Barclays and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barclays's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.62%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays (MEX:BCSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN307.41, compared to a current price of MXN473.49 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.62%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 12.4% above the Banks industry median of 11.23. Barclays' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Barclays (MEX:BCSN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.62% 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 Barclays (MEX:BCSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN473.49 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN307.41.
GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BCSN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.62% (75% above median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: MXN307.41 vs. price of MXN473.49 (54% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Banks median (#818 of 1521)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BCSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
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