PentairMEX:PNRN 76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PNRN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN980.31. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 99.97% 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. Pentair's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,435 Mil. Pentair's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-13,631 Mil. Therefore, Pentair's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentair's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PNRN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.24 Med: 82.72 Max: 132.19
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Pentair's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 132.19%. The lowest was 33.24%. And the median was 82.72%.
MEX:PNRN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.97% of 2967
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs MEX:PNRN: Negative Tangible Equity
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.
Pentair Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Pentair Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentair'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:PNRN vs CR, GGG, WTS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.
Pentair Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentair's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentair'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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Pentair (MEX:PNRN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Pentair and its competitors. Over the past decade, Pentair's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 33.24 to 132.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Pentair's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Pentair's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.24 to a high of 132.19. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1 out of 2967 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Pentair in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Historically, Pentair's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 33.24 to 132.19 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,967 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 Pentair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentair's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Pentair (MEX:PNRN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN980.31, compared to a current price of MXN822.50 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pentair (MEX:PNRN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Pentair (MEX:PNRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN822.50 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN980.31.
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PNRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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