Washington H Soul Pattinson and CoWSOUF 69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.18% as of Jan. 2026, which is 534% above its 10-year median of 6.65. GuruFocus rates WSOUF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 783 Capital Markets companies, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks better than 78.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WSOUF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.21 Med: 6.65 Max: 24.28
Current: 22.51
During the past 13 years, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 24.28%. The lowest was -0.21%. And the median was 6.65%.
WSOUF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 78.8% of 783
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.52
vs WSOUF: 22.51
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (OTCPK:WSOUF) 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
WSOUF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.18% mean?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.18% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. This is 534% above median its historical median of 6.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #166 out of 783 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.18% is 534% above median its 10-year median of 6.65. The Capital Markets industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 42.18% is 546.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #166 out of 783 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #166 out of 783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 42.18% is 546.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.65 vs. the industry median of 6.52, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Capital Markets companies is 6.52, based on 783 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. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 42.18% is 546.9% 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.18%, which is 534% above median its own 10-year median of 6.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.09, compared to a current price of $30.95 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.18%, which is 534% above median its 10-year median of 6.65 and 546.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.52. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 42.18% as of Jan. 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.95 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.09.
GuruFocus considers Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WSOUF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 42.18% (534% above median its 10-year median of 6.65)
GF Value™: $38.09 vs. price of $30.95 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 546.9% above the Capital Markets median (#166 of 783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Business Description
Soul Patts, is a value-oriented investment house that invests in both public and private markets. As an investor, Soul Patts allocates capital with a view toward taking a long-term position in its investments and on a passive basis. Long-term holdings in the group's largest investments, TPG Telecom, and New Hope Corporation, contribute about one-fourth of the group's approximately AUD 14.5 billion investment's net asset value.
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