Emera (TSX:EMA) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 28.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Above Median

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TSX:EMA Emera Inc TSX:EMA
78 GF Score
Price C$76.08
GF Value C$60.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Emera TSX:EMA +0.69% 78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 19.24. GuruFocus rates TSX:EMA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of C$60.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, Emera ranks better than 61.17% 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. Emera's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2,328 Mil. Emera's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$8,159 Mil. Therefore, Emera's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.53%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:EMA' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.32   Med: 19.24   Max: 45.06
Current: 13.51

During the past 13 years, Emera's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 45.06%. The lowest was 8.32%. And the median was 19.24%.

TSX:EMA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
61.17% of 497 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.9 vs TSX:EMA: 13.51

Emera  (TSX:EMA) 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.


Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emera'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.

Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Emera Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Emera Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.44 7.96 12.83 4.46 28.53

TSX:EMA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Emera'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.


Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


TSX:EMA
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Emera Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Emera's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1089/( (7419+7802 )/ 2 )
=1089/7610.5
=14.31 %

Emera's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2328/( (7802+8515)/ 2 )
=2328/8158.5
=28.53 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.53% mean?
Emera (TSX:EMA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.53% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Emera and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 19.24. Over the past decade, Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.32 to 45.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Emera ranks #193 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Emera's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.53% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 19.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.32 to a high of 45.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. Emera's value of 28.53% is 161.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emera ranks #193 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emera has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emera's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Emera ranks #193 out of 497 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Emera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90. Emera's value of 28.53% is 161.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Emera's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.32 to 45.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.24 vs. the industry median of 10.90, Emera 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.90, based on 497 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. Emera's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.53% is 161.7% 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 Emera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emera's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.53%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 19.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emera (TSX:EMA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$60.19, compared to a current price of C$76.08 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.53%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 19.24 and 161.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.90. Emera's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 13 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 Emera (TSX:EMA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.53% as of Mar. 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 Emera (TSX:EMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$76.08 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$60.19. GuruFocus considers Emera to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:EMA:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 28.53% (48% above median its 10-year median of 19.24)
  • GF Value™: C$60.19 vs. price of C$76.08 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 161.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#193 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:EMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emera Business Description

Address 5151 Terminal Road, Emera Place, Halifax, NS, CAN, B3J 1A1
Emera is a geographically diverse energy and services company investing in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution as well as gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera has operations in Canada and Florida.
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