TJXXSWX:TJX -0.05%91 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.18% as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 58.61. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TJX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF110.51. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,056 Retail - Cyclical companies, TJX ranks better than 90.15% 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. TJX's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF4,196 Mil. TJX's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF8,043 Mil. Therefore, TJX's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 52.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TJX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 58.61 Max: 66.41
Current: 61.8
During the past 13 years, TJX's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 66.41%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 58.61%.
XSWX:TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.15% of 1056
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.275
vs XSWX:TJX: 61.80
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.
TJX Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
TJX Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TJX'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.
XSWX:TJX vs ROST, BURL, LULU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, TJX'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.
TJX Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TJX'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.18% mean?
TJX (XSWX:TJX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.18% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on TJX and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 58.61. Over the past decade, TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.55 to 66.41. According to the industry distribution chart, TJX ranks #104 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
TJX's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.18% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 58.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 66.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. TJX's value of 52.18% is 530.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TJX ranks #104 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TJX has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TJX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ROST and BURL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, TJX ranks #104 out of 1056 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places TJX in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28. TJX's value of 52.18% is 530.6% above this benchmark. Historically, TJX's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 1.55 to 66.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.61 vs. the industry median of 8.28, TJX 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.28, based on 1,056 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. TJX's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.18% is 530.6% 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 TJX and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TJX's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.18%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 58.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TJX stock overvalued right now?
TJX (XSWX:TJX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 52.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF110.51, compared to a current price of CHF122.72 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.18%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 58.61 and 530.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.28. TJX's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 TJX (XSWX:TJX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 52.18% as of Apr. 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 TJX (XSWX:TJX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TJX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF122.72 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF110.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TJX:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 52.18% (11% below median its 10-year median of 58.61)
GF Value™: CHF110.51 vs. price of CHF122.72 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 530.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#104 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TJX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1987, TJX Companies is the world's largest off-price apparel and home fashions retailer, operating more than 5,000 stores across nine countries. In fiscal 2026, the company generated roughly $60 billion in sales. TJX operates through four segments: Marmaxx (61% of sales), HomeGoods (17%), TJX Canada (9%), and TJX international (13%). Its off-price model emphasizes branded merchandise at meaningful discounts, driving high traffic and rapid inventory turnover.
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