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. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-222.6 Mil. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $248.6 Mil. Therefore, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -89.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RYTM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.32 Med: -63.74 Max: -31.21
Current: -94.5
During the past 11 years, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -31.21%. The lowest was -162.32%. And the median was -63.74%.
RYTM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 71.5% of 1200
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -42.435
vs RYTM: -94.50
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.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals'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.
RYTM vs MIRM, SYRE, PTGX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals'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.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rhythm Pharmaceuticals'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 -89.52% mean?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -89.52% 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ranks #858 out of 1200 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -89.52%. Based on the distribution chart, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ranks #858 out of 1200 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MIRM and SYRE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ranks #858 out of 1200 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Rhythm Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -89.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.90, compared to a current price of $110.42 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -89.52%. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -89.52% 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 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.42 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.90.
GuruFocus considers Rhythm Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RYTM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -89.52%
GF Value™: $110.90 vs. price of $110.42 (0.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapies for patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The company is focused on advancing its melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonists, including its main asset, IMCIVREE (setmelanotide), as a precision medicine designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. In addition, it has two early-stage investigational MC4R agonists in clinical development, RM-718 and bivamelagon, designed not to cause hyperpigmentation. The company is also focused on advancing potential candidates for congenital hyperinsulinism. It currently operates in two business segments: the United States, which generates maximum revenue, and International.
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