Bristow GroupVTOL +1.28%59 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.95% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks better than 62.43% 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. Bristow Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Bristow Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,059 Mil. Therefore, Bristow Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bristow Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VTOL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.47 Med: -0.82 Max: 13.23
Current: 11.32
During the past 7 years, Bristow Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.23%. The lowest was -8.47%. And the median was -0.82%.
VTOL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 62.43% of 945
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.71
vs VTOL: 11.32
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) 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.
Bristow Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Bristow Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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.
VTOL vs ACDC, WBI, HLX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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 4.95% mean?
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.95% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #355 out of 945 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Bristow Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Bristow Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.95%. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.71. Bristow Group's value of 4.95% is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #355 out of 945 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ACDC and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #355 out of 945 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Bristow Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.71. Bristow Group's value of 4.95% is 26.2% below this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.71, based on 945 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. Bristow Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.95% is 26.2% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.40, compared to a current price of $41.92 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.95% and 26.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.71. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.95% 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.92 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.40.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.95%
GF Value™: $37.40 vs. price of $41.92 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#355 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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