Parker HannifinPH +1.49%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PH with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $679.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Parker Hannifin 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. Parker Hannifin's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,616 Mil. Parker Hannifin's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4,180 Mil. Therefore, Parker Hannifin'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 Parker Hannifin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.03 Med: 85.03 Max: 85.03
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Parker Hannifin's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 85.03%. The lowest was 85.03%. And the median was 85.03%.
PH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.97% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs PH: 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.
Parker Hannifin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Parker Hannifin Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parker Hannifin'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.
PH vs CMI, ETN, EMR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Parker Hannifin'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.
Parker Hannifin Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Parker Hannifin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parker Hannifin'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?
Parker Hannifin (PH) 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 Parker Hannifin and its competitors. Over the past decade, Parker Hannifin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 85.03 to 85.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Parker Hannifin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Parker Hannifin's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.03 to a high of 85.03. Based on the distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parker Hannifin has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parker Hannifin's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CMI and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Parker Hannifin ranks #1 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Parker Hannifin in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Historically, Parker Hannifin's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 85.03 to 85.03 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 2,971 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 Parker Hannifin 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. Parker Hannifin'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 Parker Hannifin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker Hannifin (PH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $679.12, compared to a current price of $978.12 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Parker Hannifin's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Parker Hannifin (PH), 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 Parker Hannifin (PH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker Hannifin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $978.12 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $679.12.
GuruFocus considers Parker Hannifin to be Significantly Overvalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the PH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parker Hannifin started out in 1917 as Parker Appliance, selling pneumatic brakes. Through the acquisition of branded components, the firm has expanded into aerospace engines, agricultural and construction machinery, freight and passenger vehicles, and industrial automation equipment. Within these larger systems, Parker sells a wide array of small, critical pieces such as hydraulic, electromechanical, climate control, and filtration components. Many of its products are designed to work together, resulting in a high rate of cross-selling.
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