Gunnison CopperTSX:GCU +5.19%45 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GCU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,374 Metals & Mining companies, Gunnison Copper ranks worse than 42122.96% 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. Gunnison Copper's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.14 Mil. Gunnison Copper's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-79.95 Mil. Therefore, Gunnison Copper's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gunnison Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:GCU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -16.495 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
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.
Gunnison Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Gunnison Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gunnison Copper'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.
TSX:GCU vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Gunnison Copper'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.
Gunnison Copper Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gunnison Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gunnison Copper'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 (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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Gunnison Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #999999 out of 2374 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Gunnison Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Gunnison Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #999999 out of 2374 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gunnison Copper has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gunnison Copper's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #999999 out of 2374 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Gunnison Copper in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Gunnison Copper and its competitors. Gunnison Copper's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gunnison Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.89, compared to a current price of C$0.41 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Gunnison Copper's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.41 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.89.
GuruFocus considers Gunnison Copper to be Possible Value Trap.
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GCU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gunnison Copper Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of copper mineral properties and the construction and operation of copper mines in Arizona, USA. The company is focused on the development of the Gunnison Copper Project, which is designed to be a large-scale open pit operation producing finished copper cathodes. The company operates in two reportable operating segments in the United States: Gunnison and Johnson Camp Mine.
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