Taylor DevicesTAYD -1.21%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.62% as of Feb. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates TAYD with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Taylor Devices ranks better than 79.72% 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. Taylor Devices's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $9.99 Mil. Taylor Devices's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $68.35 Mil. Therefore, Taylor Devices's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taylor Devices's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TAYD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 7.7 Max: 17.81
Current: 16.23
During the past 13 years, Taylor Devices's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 17.81%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 7.70%.
TAYD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 79.72% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs TAYD: 16.23
Taylor Devices (NAS:TAYD) 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.
Taylor Devices Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Taylor Devices Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taylor Devices'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.
TAYD vs HUHU, NPWR, HURC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Taylor Devices'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.
Taylor Devices Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Taylor Devices's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taylor Devices'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 14.62% mean?
Taylor Devices (TAYD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.62% 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 Taylor Devices and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 7.70. Over the past decade, Taylor Devices' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.33 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #602 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Taylor Devices' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Taylor Devices' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.62% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 17.81. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Taylor Devices' value of 14.62% is 117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #602 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taylor Devices has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taylor Devices' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to HUHU and NPWR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #602 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Taylor Devices in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Taylor Devices' value of 14.62% is 117.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Taylor Devices' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.33 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Taylor Devices 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,969 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. Taylor Devices's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.62% is 117.6% 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 Taylor Devices and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taylor Devices's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.62%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taylor Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices (TAYD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.55, compared to a current price of $57.05 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.62%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 117.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Taylor Devices' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.62% 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.05 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.55.
GuruFocus considers Taylor Devices to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TAYD:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.62% (90% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: $46.55 vs. price of $57.05 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.6% above the Industrial Products median (#602 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TAYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taylor Devices Inc is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices for use in various types of machinery, equipment, and structures. The company's product line includes Seismic dampers, Fluidicshoks, Crane and industrial buffers, Self-adjusting shock absorbers, Liquid die springs, and Vibration Dampers. Its products are generally used to absorb, control, or mitigate the motion of masses caused by earthquakes or explosions. The company markets its products to various industries such as industrial, steel mills, buildings, bridges, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
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