Caldwell Partners InternationalTSX:CWL +0.91%50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 19.37. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CWL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.42 Med: 19.37 Max: 37.6
Current: 12.68
During the past 13 years, Caldwell Partners International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 37.60%. The lowest was -53.42%. And the median was 19.37%.
TSX:CWL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 56% of 1009
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.54
vs TSX:CWL: 12.68
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) 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.
Caldwell Partners International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Caldwell Partners International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Caldwell Partners International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International'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 0.37% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.37% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 19.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #444 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.37% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 19.37. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.54. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.37% is 96.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #444 out of 1009 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #444 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.54. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.37% is 96.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.37 vs. the industry median of 10.54, Caldwell Partners International has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.54, 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.37% is 96.5% below 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.37%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 19.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.11 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.37%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 19.37 and 96.5% below the Business Services industry median of 10.54. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.37% 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.11 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.37% (98% below median its 10-year median of 19.37)
GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.11 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% below the Business Services median (#444 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caldwell Partners International Business Description
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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