ScholasticSTU:SL1 +1.53%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.88% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2944% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.81. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 861 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 63.18% 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. Scholastic's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €212 Mil. Scholastic's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €530 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 39.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.03 Med: 1.31 Max: 9.96
Current: 9.96
During the past 13 years, Scholastic's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 9.96%. The lowest was -4.03%. And the median was 1.31%.
STU:SL1's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 63.18% of 861
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.42
vs STU:SL1: 9.96
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.
Scholastic Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Scholastic Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.88% mean?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.88% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 2944% above median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #317 out of 861 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Scholastic's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Scholastic's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.88% is 2944% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42. Scholastic's value of 39.88% is 635.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #317 out of 861 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #317 out of 861 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42. Scholastic's value of 39.88% is 635.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 5.42, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.42, based on 861 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. Scholastic's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.88% is 635.8% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.88%, which is 2944% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 39.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.81, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.88%, which is 2944% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 635.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.42. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 39.88% as of Feb. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.81.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 39.88% (2944% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: €33.81 vs. price of €39.80 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 635.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#317 of 861)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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