Rational AGRTLLF 95 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 30.91. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $873.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks better than 90.6% 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. Rational AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $274 Mil. Rational AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,111 Mil. Therefore, Rational AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rational AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RTLLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.42 Med: 30.91 Max: 36.44
Current: 28.78
During the past 13 years, Rational AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 36.44%. The lowest was 15.42%. And the median was 30.91%.
RTLLF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.6% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs RTLLF: 28.78
Rational AG (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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.
Rational AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Rational AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rational AG'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.
RTLLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational AG'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.
Rational AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rational AG'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 24.67% mean?
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.67% 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 Rational AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 30.91. Over the past decade, Rational AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 15.42 to 36.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #279 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Rational AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Rational AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.67% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 30.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.42 to a high of 36.44. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Rational AG's value of 24.67% is 267.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #279 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #279 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Rational AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Rational AG's value of 24.67% is 267.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Rational AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 15.42 to 36.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.91 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Rational AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,969 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. Rational AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.67% is 267.1% 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 Rational AG 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. Rational AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.67%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 30.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $873.75, compared to a current price of $734.06 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.67%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 30.91 and 267.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.67% 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $734.06 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $873.75.
GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTLLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.67% (20% below median its 10-year median of 30.91)
GF Value™: $873.75 vs. price of $734.06 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 267.1% above the Industrial Products median (#279 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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