Match GroupMTCH -2.09%81 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTCH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, Match Group ranks better than 99.59% 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. Match Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $667 Mil. Match Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,747 Mil. Therefore, Match Group'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 Match Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MTCH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.08 Med: 96.08 Max: 96.08
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Match Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 96.08%. The lowest was 96.08%. And the median was 96.08%.
MTCH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.59% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.795
vs MTCH: Negative Tangible Equity
Match Group (NAS:MTCH) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
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.
Match Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Match Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Match Group'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.
MTCH vs SNAP, ZG, BILI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match Group'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.
Match Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Match Group'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?
Match Group (MTCH) 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 Match Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Match Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 96.08 to 96.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #2 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Match Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Match Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.08 to a high of 96.08. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #2 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SNAP and ZG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #2 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Match Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.80. Historically, Match Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 96.08 to 96.08 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.80, based on 490 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 Match Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Match Group'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 Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group (MTCH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.93, compared to a current price of $38.36 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Match Group (MTCH), 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 Match Group (MTCH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.36 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.93.
GuruFocus considers Match Group to be Fairly Valued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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