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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. DATA Communications Management's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-3.6 Mil. DATA Communications Management's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$13.7 Mil. Therefore, DATA Communications Management's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -26.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DATA Communications Management's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DCM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.48 Med: 130.14 Max: 148.32
Current: 43.48
During the past 13 years, DATA Communications Management's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 148.32%. The lowest was 43.48%. And the median was 130.14%.
TSX:DCM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 83.37% of 1010
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.995
vs TSX:DCM: 43.48
DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) 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.
DATA Communications Management Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
DATA Communications Management 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.
DATA Communications Management Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSX:DCM vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DATA Communications Management'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.
DATA Communications Management Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DATA Communications Management's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DATA Communications Management'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -26.17% mean?
DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -26.17% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on DATA Communications Management and its competitors. Over the past decade, DATA Communications Management's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 43.48 to 148.32. According to the industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #168 out of 1010 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is DATA Communications Management's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
DATA Communications Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.17%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.48 to a high of 148.32. Based on the distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #168 out of 1010 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DATA Communications Management has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DATA Communications Management's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #168 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places DATA Communications Management in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.00. Historically, DATA Communications Management's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 43.48 to 148.32 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 11.00, based on 1,010 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 DATA Communications Management and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DATA Communications Management's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DATA Communications Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.95, compared to a current price of C$2.57 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.17%. DATA Communications Management's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -26.17% as of Jun. 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 DATA Communications Management (TSX:DCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$2.57 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.95.
GuruFocus considers DATA Communications Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DCM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -26.17%
GF Value™: C$1.95 vs. price of C$2.57 (31.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DATA Communications Management Corp is a Canadian provider of print and digital solutions, serving brands across industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, regulated sectors, and the public sector. The company manufactures customized products based on pre-approved customer specifications and also procures and resells products from third-party vendors, including technology-enabled hardware solutions, as requested by clients. It mainly operates in Canada, which generates the majority of its revenue, with additional operations in the United States.
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