Ollie's Bargain Outlet HoldingsOLLI -1.73%83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.59% as of Apr. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 24.76. GuruFocus rates OLLI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Retail - Defensive companies, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks better than 72.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OLLI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.83 Med: 24.76 Max: 276.16
Current: 21.69
During the past 13 years, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 276.16%. The lowest was 15.83%. And the median was 24.76%.
OLLI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 72.15% of 298
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.085
vs OLLI: 21.69
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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
OLLI vs TBBB, PSMT, BJ: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.59% mean?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.59% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 24.76. Over the past decade, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 15.83 to 276.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #83 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.59% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 24.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.83 to a high of 276.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 18.59% is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #83 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TBBB and PSMT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #83 out of 298 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 18.59% is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 15.83 to 276.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.76 vs. the industry median of 11.09, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.09, based on 298 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.59% is 67.7% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.59%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 24.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.38, compared to a current price of $74.19 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.59%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 24.76 and 67.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.09. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.59% as of Apr. 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.19 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.38.
GuruFocus considers Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLLI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 18.59% (25% below median its 10-year median of 24.76)
GF Value™: $120.38 vs. price of $74.19 (38.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#83 of 298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Business Description
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc is a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company sells name-brand household items that consumers use every day at prices heavily discounted compared with traditional retailers. It offers customers a broad selection of brand-name products, including housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics. The company operates stores across the Eastern half of the United States. Its differentiated go-to-market plan is characterized by a fun, engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience, a compelling customer value proposition, and witty, humorous in-store signage and advertising campaigns.
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