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Palestine Telecommunications CoXPAE:PALTEL +0.86%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 23.67. GuruFocus rates XPAE:PALTEL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD5.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Telecommunication Services companies, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks better than 75.91% 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. Palestine Telecommunications Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD71.3 Mil. Palestine Telecommunications Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD89.2 Mil. Therefore, Palestine Telecommunications Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 79.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palestine Telecommunications Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:PALTEL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.36 Med: 23.67 Max: 78.1
Current: 78.1
During the past 13 years, Palestine Telecommunications Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 78.10%. The lowest was 16.36%. And the median was 23.67%.
XPAE:PALTEL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.91% of 328
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.205
vs XPAE:PALTEL: 78.10
Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) 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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Palestine Telecommunications 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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XPAE:PALTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Palestine Telecommunications 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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Palestine Telecommunications Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palestine Telecommunications 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.88% mean?
Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.88% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. This is 237% above median its historical median of 23.67. Over the past decade, Palestine Telecommunications Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 16.36 to 78.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #79 out of 328 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Palestine Telecommunications Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.88% is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.36 to a high of 78.10. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.21. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 79.88% is 392.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #79 out of 328 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palestine Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palestine Telecommunications Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #79 out of 328 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Palestine Telecommunications Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.21. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 79.88% is 392.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Palestine Telecommunications Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 16.36 to 78.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.67 vs. the industry median of 16.21, Palestine Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.21, based on 328 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. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.88% is 392.9% 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 16.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.88%, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 23.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.66, compared to a current price of JOD5.85 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.88%, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.67 and 392.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 16.21. Palestine Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.88% as of Jun. 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD5.85 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.66.
GuruFocus considers Palestine Telecommunications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:PALTEL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 79.88% (237% above median its 10-year median of 23.67)
GF Value™: JOD5.66 vs. price of JOD5.85 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 392.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#79 of 328)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:PALTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palestine Telecommunications Co PLC provides telecommunication services in Palestine. The company's services include local and international fixed telephony, Internet, data communications, mobile, and next-generation, contact center, and value-added services. The company provides its services coupled with professional technical support and outstanding customer care. It operates in four reportable segments: telecommunications, Digital services and information technology, and Investments. The majority of its revenue is derived from the telecommunications segment.
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