MetroGasMTGSF 74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 15.08. GuruFocus rates MTGSF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, MetroGas ranks better than 63.98% 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. MetroGas's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.9 Mil. MetroGas's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $699.7 Mil. Therefore, MetroGas's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MetroGas's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MTGSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.65 Med: 15.08 Max: 77.3
Current: 14.58
During the past 13 years, MetroGas's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 77.30%. The lowest was -40.65%. And the median was 15.08%.
MTGSF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 63.98% of 497
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.9
vs MTGSF: 14.58
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.
MetroGas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
MetroGas Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MetroGas'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.
MTGSF vs ATO, NI, UGI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, MetroGas'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.
MetroGas Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MetroGas's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MetroGas'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 8.85% mean?
MetroGas (MTGSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.85% 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 MetroGas and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 15.08. According to the industry distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #179 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is MetroGas' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
MetroGas' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.85% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.08. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. MetroGas' value of 8.85% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #179 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MetroGas has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetroGas' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MetroGas ranks #179 out of 497 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts MetroGas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. MetroGas' value of 8.85% is 18.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.08 vs. the industry median of 10.90, MetroGas has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.90, based on 497 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. MetroGas's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.85% is 18.8% below 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 MetroGas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetroGas's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 15.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetroGas stock overvalued right now?
MetroGas (MTGSF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.08 and 18.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.90. MetroGas' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 MetroGas (MTGSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.85% 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 MetroGas (MTGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetroGas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.01.
Key valuation signals for MTGSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.85% (41% below median its 10-year median of 15.08)
GF Value™: $0.01 vs. price of $0.01 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#179 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MetroGas SA is engaged in the utility sector. It is a gas distribution company engaged in the provision of natural gas distribution public services. The company is engaged in the commercialization and transportation of natural gas on behalf of or in association with third parties in Argentina. Its reporting segments include MetroGAS Distribution and MetroENERGIA Trading. The company generates maximum revenue from MetroGAS Distribution segment. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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