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Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO +1.53%75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 476% above its 10-year median of 35.83. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 90.37% 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. Pepco Group NV's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,489 Mil. Pepco Group NV's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł722 Mil. Therefore, Pepco Group NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 206.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -379.21 Med: 35.83 Max: 340.11
Current: 93.7
During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 340.11%. The lowest was -379.21%. And the median was 35.83%.
WAR:PCO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.37% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.18
vs WAR:PCO: 93.70
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) 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.
Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.
WAR:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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 two times the semi-annual (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 206.29% mean?
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 206.29% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 476% above median its historical median of 35.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #29 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 206.29% is 476% above median its 10-year median of 35.83. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.18. Pepco Group NV's value of 206.29% is 1745.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #29 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #29 out of 301 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Pepco Group NV in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.18. Pepco Group NV's value of 206.29% is 1745.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.83 vs. the industry median of 11.18, Pepco Group NV 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.18, based on 301 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. Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 206.29% is 1745.2% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.29%, which is 476% above median its own 10-year median of 35.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.10, compared to a current price of zł39.09 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.29%, which is 476% above median its 10-year median of 35.83 and 1745.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.18. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 206.29% 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł39.09 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.10.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 206.29% (476% above median its 10-year median of 35.83)
GF Value™: zł22.10 vs. price of zł39.09 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1745.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#29 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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