Blue BirdSTU:4RB -0.76%80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 188.44. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 95.45% 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. Blue Bird's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €101 Mil. Blue Bird's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €193 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.17 Med: 188.44 Max: 289.43
Current: 71.17
During the past 13 years, Blue Bird's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 289.43%. The lowest was 71.17%. And the median was 188.44%.
STU:4RB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.45% of 198
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.265
vs STU:4RB: 71.17
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) 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.
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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.
STU:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird'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 52.44% mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.44% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 188.44. Over the past decade, Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 71.17 to 289.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #9 out of 198 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.44% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 188.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.17 to a high of 289.43. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.27. Blue Bird's value of 52.44% is 466% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #9 out of 198 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #9 out of 198 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Blue Bird in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.27. Blue Bird's value of 52.44% is 466% above this benchmark. Historically, Blue Bird's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 71.17 to 289.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 188.44 vs. the industry median of 9.27, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.27, based on 198 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. Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.44% is 466% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.44%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 188.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.41, compared to a current price of €67.68 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.44%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 188.44 and 466% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.27. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.44% 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.68 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.41.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 52.44% (72% below median its 10-year median of 188.44)
GF Value™: €44.41 vs. price of €67.68 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 466% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#9 of 198)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
80GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:4RB
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:4RB has been successfully added to your 
