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Mare NostrumSTU:6C0 +2.17%46 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:6C0 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Mare Nostrum ranks better than 99.8% 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. Mare Nostrum's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.1 Mil. Mare Nostrum's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-17.1 Mil. Therefore, Mare Nostrum's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mare Nostrum's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:6C0'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.47 Med: 28.82 Max: 46.17
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 9 years, Mare Nostrum's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 46.17%. The lowest was 11.47%. And the median was 28.82%.
STU:6C0's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.8% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.61
vs STU:6C0: Negative Tangible Equity
Mare Nostrum (STU:6C0) 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.
Mare Nostrum Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Mare Nostrum Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mare Nostrum'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:6C0 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Mare Nostrum'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.
Mare Nostrum Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mare Nostrum's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mare Nostrum'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Mare Nostrum (STU:6C0) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Mare Nostrum and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mare Nostrum's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.47 to 46.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #2 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Mare Nostrum's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Mare Nostrum's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.47 to a high of 46.17. Based on the distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #2 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mare Nostrum has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mare Nostrum's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #2 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Mare Nostrum in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61. Historically, Mare Nostrum's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 11.47 to 46.17 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.61, based on 1,009 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 Mare Nostrum and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mare Nostrum's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mare Nostrum stock overvalued right now?
Mare Nostrum (STU:6C0) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Mare Nostrum's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Mare Nostrum (STU:6C0), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mare Nostrum (STU:6C0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mare Nostrum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45.
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:6C0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mare Nostrum is engaged in human resources management. The company provides temporary work, recruitment, training as well as payroll and professional mobility.
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