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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. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-36.91 Mil. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-74.86 Mil. Therefore, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.79%. The lowest was -345.94%. And the median was -106.39%.
STU:5TU0's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 9.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydrofarm Holdings 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
STU:5TU0 vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings 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 (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 0.00% mean?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 200 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.26. 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 9.26, based on 200 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. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.99, compared to a current price of €5.12 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.12 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.99.
Key valuation signals for STU:5TU0:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: €15.99 vs. price of €5.12 (68% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5TU0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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