Insight EnterprisesNSIT -5.40%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 291.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 886% above its 10-year median of 29.56. GuruFocus rates NSIT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,379 Hardware companies, Insight Enterprises ranks better than 97.02% 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. Insight Enterprises's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $120 Mil. Insight Enterprises's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil. Therefore, Insight Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 291.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insight Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NSIT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.74 Med: 29.56 Max: 91.91
Current: 91.91
During the past 13 years, Insight Enterprises's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 91.91%. The lowest was 13.74%. And the median was 29.56%.
NSIT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 97.02% of 2379
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs NSIT: 91.91
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.
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insight Enterprises'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.
NSIT vs CNXN, SCSC, NLST: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Insight Enterprises'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.
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Insight Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insight Enterprises'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 291.35% mean?
Insight Enterprises (NSIT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 291.35% 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. This is 886% above median its historical median of 29.56. Over the past decade, Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.74 to 91.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #71 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Insight Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 291.35% is 886% above median its 10-year median of 29.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.74 to a high of 91.91. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.26. Insight Enterprises' value of 291.35% is 5439% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #71 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Insight Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CNXN and SCSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #71 out of 2379 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Insight Enterprises in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.26. Insight Enterprises' value of 291.35% is 5439% above this benchmark. Historically, Insight Enterprises' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.74 to 91.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.56 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Insight Enterprises 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.26, based on 2,379 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. Insight Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 291.35% is 5439% 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insight Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 291.35%, which is 886% above median its own 10-year median of 29.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insight Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises (NSIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.48, compared to a current price of $113.34 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 291.35%, which is 886% above median its 10-year median of 29.56 and 5439% above the Hardware industry median of 5.26. Insight Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 291.35% 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $113.34 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.48.
GuruFocus considers Insight Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSIT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 291.35% (886% above median its 10-year median of 29.56)
GF Value™: $157.48 vs. price of $113.34 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5439% above the Hardware median (#71 of 2379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insight Enterprises Inc is a Fortune IT provider engaged in helping businesses of all sizes, large enterprises, government agencies, schools, and healthcare organizations. The company has three geographic operating segments: North America, EMEA, and APAC. It generates maximum revenue from the North America segment. The company provides digital workplace, cloud/data center transformation, IT modernization, Cyber Security and supply chain optimization solutions and services.
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