METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -0.94%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -459.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 97.65% 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. METRO AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,000 Mil. METRO AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €218 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -459.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:MEO2'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.08 Med: 21.76 Max: 55.12
Current: -119.08
During the past 13 years, METRO AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 55.12%. The lowest was -119.08%. And the median was 21.76%.
WBO:MEO2's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 97.65% of 298
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.085
vs WBO:MEO2: -119.08
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) 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.
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
WBO:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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 -459.77% mean?
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -459.77% 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 METRO AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #291 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
METRO AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -459.77%. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #291 out of 298 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #291 out of 298 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09. 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 11.09, based on 298 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. 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 METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -459.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -459.77%. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -459.77% 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -459.77%
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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