Richards GroupRPKIF 65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 85.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 119.03. GuruFocus rates RPKIF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Packaging & Containers companies, Richards Group ranks better than 95.34% 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. Richards Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.4 Mil. Richards Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.3 Mil. Therefore, Richards Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Richards Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RPKIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.53 Med: 119.03 Max: 2585.21
Current: 71.22
During the past 13 years, Richards Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 2,585.21%. The lowest was 36.53%. And the median was 119.03%.
RPKIF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.34% of 386
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs RPKIF: 71.22
Richards Group (OTCPK:RPKIF) 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.
Richards Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Richards Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Richards Group'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.
RPKIF vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Richards Group'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.
Richards Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Richards Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richards Group'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 85.50% mean?
Richards Group (RPKIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 85.50% 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 Richards Group and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 119.03. Over the past decade, Richards Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 36.53 to 2,585.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #18 out of 386 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Richards Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Richards Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 85.50% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 119.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.53 to a high of 2,585.21. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Richards Group's value of 85.50% is 1339.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #18 out of 386 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richards Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richards Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Richards Group ranks #18 out of 386 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Richards Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94. Richards Group's value of 85.50% is 1339.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Richards Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 36.53 to 2,585.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 119.03 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Richards Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.94, based on 386 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. Richards Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 85.50% is 1339.4% 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 Richards Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richards Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 85.50%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 119.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group (RPKIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.58, compared to a current price of $20.35 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 85.50%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 119.03 and 1339.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.94. Richards Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Richards Group (RPKIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 85.50% 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 Richards Group (RPKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richards Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.35 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.58.
GuruFocus considers Richards Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RPKIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 85.50% (28% below median its 10-year median of 119.03)
GF Value™: $23.58 vs. price of $20.35 (13.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1339.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#18 of 386)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RPKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richards Group Inc operates under two verticals, namely 'Richards Packaging' and 'Richards Health'. It provides glass and plastic packaging solutions across various locations throughout North America under the Richards Packaging business. The Richards Health business operates under the brands: Richards Packaging Inc, Clarion Medical Technologies, Healthmark Services Ltd, and DermapenWorld. The company updated its historical view of operations from a single operating segment to two reportable segments: Healthcare and Packaging, and has restated comparable information accordingly.
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