The Navigator CoPOELF 81 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 26.41. GuruFocus rates POELF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.46. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, The Navigator Co ranks better than 88.93% 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. The Navigator Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $80 Mil. The Navigator Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,038 Mil. Therefore, The Navigator Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
POELF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.2 Med: 26.41 Max: 53.09
Current: 13.2
During the past 13 years, The Navigator Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 53.09%. The lowest was 13.20%. And the median was 26.41%.
POELF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 88.93% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.145
vs POELF: 13.20
The Navigator Co (OTCPK:POELF) 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.
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Navigator Co'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.
POELF vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator Co'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.
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator Co'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 7.68% mean?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.68% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 26.41. Over the past decade, The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.20 to 53.09. According to the industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #31 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.68% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 26.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.20 to a high of 53.09. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. The Navigator Co's value of 7.68% is 258% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #31 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #31 out of 280 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places The Navigator Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. The Navigator Co's value of 7.68% is 258% above this benchmark. Historically, The Navigator Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 13.20 to 53.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.41 vs. the industry median of 2.15, The Navigator Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.15, based on 280 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. The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.68% is 258% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.68%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 26.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Navigator Co stock overvalued right now?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.46, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.68%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 26.41 and 258% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.15. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Navigator Co (POELF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.68% 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 The Navigator Co (POELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Navigator Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.46.
Key valuation signals for POELF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 7.68% (71% below median its 10-year median of 26.41)
GF Value™: $3.46 vs. price of $3.60 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 258% above the Forest Products median (#31 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Navigator Co SA produces and sells pulp, paper, and energy. The company segments is based on product type. The market pulp segment, which sells pulp paper to international paper producers. The UWF segment, which sells paper through retail stores (B2C) and commercial distribution (B2B). Tissue segment, which sells tissue paper for private label to national and international retail chains. The Biomass renewable energy segment includes the cogeneration units and the two independent thermoelectric power plants and Support. The majority of revenue comes from Rest of Europe.
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