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Piperndler CosSTU:62C +3.53%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates STU:62C with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 783 Capital Markets companies, Piperndler Cos ranks better than 86.46% 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. Piperndler Cos's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €226 Mil. Piperndler Cos's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €806 Mil. Therefore, Piperndler Cos's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Piperndler Cos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:62C'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.12 Med: 14.97 Max: 47.73
Current: 32.39
During the past 13 years, Piperndler Cos's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 47.73%. The lowest was -11.12%. And the median was 14.97%.
STU:62C's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.46% of 783
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs STU:62C: 32.39
Piperndler Cos (STU:62C) 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.
Piperndler Cos Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Piperndler Cos Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piperndler Cos'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:62C vs VIRT, BGC, MC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Piperndler Cos'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.
Piperndler Cos Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Piperndler Cos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piperndler Cos'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 28.00% mean?
Piperndler Cos (STU:62C) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.00% 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 Piperndler Cos and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #106 out of 783 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Piperndler Cos' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Piperndler Cos' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.00% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. The Capital Markets industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.45. Piperndler Cos' value of 28.00% is 334.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #106 out of 783 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Piperndler Cos has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piperndler Cos' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VIRT and BGC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #106 out of 783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Piperndler Cos in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.45. Piperndler Cos' value of 28.00% is 334.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Piperndler Cos 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 6.45, based on 783 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. Piperndler Cos's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.00% is 334.1% 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 Piperndler Cos and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piperndler Cos's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.00%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piperndler Cos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos (STU:62C) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.31, compared to a current price of €67.50 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.00%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 334.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.45. Piperndler Cos' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Piperndler Cos (STU:62C), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.00% 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 Piperndler Cos (STU:62C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €67.50 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.31.
GuruFocus considers Piperndler Cos to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:62C:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 28.00% (87% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: €74.31 vs. price of €67.50 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 334.1% above the Capital Markets median (#106 of 783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:62C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piper Sandler Cos is an investment bank and institutional securities firm, serving the needs of corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States (U.S.) and internationally. The company provides a broad set of products and services, including financial advisory services; equity and debt capital markets products; public finance services; institutional brokerage services; fundamental equity and macro research services; fixed income services; and alternative asset management strategies. It generates maximum revenue from Advisory services.
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