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Star HoldingsSTHO +2.17%48 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 63.71% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STHO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks better than 54.02% 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. Star Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $165.79 Mil. Star Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $260.22 Mil. Therefore, Star Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 63.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STHO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.4 Med: -22.95 Max: 5.23
Current: 5.23
During the past 5 years, Star Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 5.23%. The lowest was -28.40%. And the median was -22.95%.
STHO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 54.02% of 1716
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs STHO: 5.23
Star Holdings (NAS:STHO) 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.
Star Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Star Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Holdings'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.
STHO vs RFL, CNXX, SRG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Holdings'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 63.71% mean?
Star Holdings (STHO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 63.71% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Star Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #789 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Star Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Star Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 63.71%. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.44. Star Holdings' value of 63.71% is 1334.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #789 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to RFL and CNXX?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #789 out of 1716 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Star Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.44. Star Holdings' value of 63.71% is 1334.9% above this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Real Estate companies is 4.44, based on 1,716 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. Star Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 63.71% is 1334.9% 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 63.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings (STHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $9.87 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 63.71% and 1334.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.44. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Star Holdings (STHO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 63.71% as of Jun. 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 Star Holdings (STHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.87 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60.
GuruFocus considers Star Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STHO:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 63.71%
GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $9.87 (49.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1334.9% above the Real Estate median (#789 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
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