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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -4.66%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 10.54. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,880 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 59.04% 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. PALM CI's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF15,158 Mil. PALM CI's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF140,862 Mil. Therefore, PALM CI's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.88 Med: 10.54 Max: 48.12
Current: 10.76
During the past 13 years, PALM CI's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 48.12%. The lowest was -15.88%. And the median was 10.54%.
XBRV:PALC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 59.04% of 1880
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.87
vs XBRV:PALC: 10.76
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) 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.
PALM CI Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
PALM CI Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.76% mean?
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.76% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.54. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #770 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is PALM CI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
PALM CI's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.76% is near median its 10-year median of 10.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.87. PALM CI's value of 10.76% is 36.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #770 out of 1880 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #770 out of 1880 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts PALM CI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.87. PALM CI's value of 10.76% is 36.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.54 vs. the industry median of 7.87, PALM CI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.87, based on 1,880 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. PALM CI's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.76% is 36.7% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,614.84, compared to a current price of XOF8,600.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.54 and 36.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.87. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,600.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.76% (near median its 10-year median of 10.54)
GF Value™: XOF6,614.84 vs. price of XOF8,600.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#770 of 1880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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