Northland PowerTSX:NPI +1.92%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 29.61. GuruFocus rates TSX:NPI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Northland Power ranks worse than 74.88% 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. Northland Power's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$354 Mil. Northland Power's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3,033 Mil. Therefore, Northland Power's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northland Power's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:NPI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.6 Med: 29.61 Max: 125.69
Current: -4.55
During the past 13 years, Northland Power's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 125.69%. The lowest was -5.60%. And the median was 29.61%.
TSX:NPI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 74.88% of 426
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.69
vs TSX:NPI: -4.55
Northland Power (TSX:NPI) 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.
Northland Power Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Northland Power Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northland Power'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.
Northland Power Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Northland Power'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.
Northland Power Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Northland Power's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northland Power'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 11.69% mean?
Northland Power (TSX:NPI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.69% 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 Northland Power and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 29.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Northland Power ranks #319 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Northland Power's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Northland Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.69% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.61. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.69. Northland Power's value of 11.69% is 149.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northland Power ranks #319 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northland Power has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northland Power's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Northland Power ranks #319 out of 426 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Northland Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.69. Northland Power's value of 11.69% is 149.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.61 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Northland Power 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.69, based on 426 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. Northland Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.69% is 149.3% 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 Northland Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northland Power's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 29.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northland Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.16, compared to a current price of C$22.34 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.61 and 149.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.69. Northland Power's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Northland Power (TSX:NPI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69% 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 Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northland Power stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$22.34 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.16.
GuruFocus considers Northland Power to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NPI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.69% (61% below median its 10-year median of 29.61)
GF Value™: C$24.16 vs. price of C$22.34 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#319 of 426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northland Power develops, constructs, and operates sustainable infrastructure assets across a range of clean and green technologies, such as wind (offshore and onshore), solar, and supplying energy through a regulated utility. Offshore wind is expected to remain the company's largest segment over the long term. Northland's growth opportunities are global and span North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
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