PersimmonPSMMF 79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 21.56. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks better than 52.13% 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. Persimmon's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $497 Mil. Persimmon's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,550 Mil. Therefore, Persimmon's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persimmon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PSMMF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.84 Med: 21.56 Max: 29.55
Current: 8.49
During the past 13 years, Persimmon's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 29.55%. The lowest was 7.84%. And the median was 21.56%.
PSMMF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 52.13% of 94
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.285
vs PSMMF: 8.49
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.
Persimmon Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Persimmon Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persimmon'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.
PSMMF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon'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.
Persimmon Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persimmon'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.93% mean?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.93% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Persimmon and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 21.56. Over the past decade, Persimmon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.84 to 29.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Persimmon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Persimmon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.93% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 21.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.84 to a high of 29.55. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.29. Persimmon's value of 10.93% is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 94 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #45 out of 94 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Persimmon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.29. Persimmon's value of 10.93% is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Persimmon's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.84 to 29.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.56 vs. the industry median of 8.29, Persimmon 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.29, based on 94 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. Persimmon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.93% is 31.9% 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 Persimmon and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persimmon's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.93%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 21.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.48, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.93%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 21.56 and 31.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 8.29. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Persimmon (PSMMF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.93% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.48.
Key valuation signals for PSMMF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.93% (49% below median its 10-year median of 21.56)
GF Value™: $20.48 vs. price of $15.26 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#45 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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