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RP Optical LabXTAE:RPOL +0.12%16 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 34.36. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,384 Hardware companies, RP Optical Lab ranks better than 85.49% 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. RP Optical Lab's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪18.1 Mil. RP Optical Lab's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪168.7 Mil. Therefore, RP Optical Lab's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RP Optical Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:RPOL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.01 Med: 34.36 Max: 38.73
Current: 20.01
During the past 3 years, RP Optical Lab's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 38.73%. The lowest was 20.01%. And the median was 34.36%.
XTAE:RPOL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.49% of 2384
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.395
vs XTAE:RPOL: 20.01
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) 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.
RP Optical Lab Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
RP Optical Lab Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RP Optical Lab'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.
XTAE:RPOL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, RP Optical Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RP Optical Lab'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 10.72% mean?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.72% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 34.36. Over the past decade, RP Optical Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.01 to 38.73. According to the industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #346 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is RP Optical Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
RP Optical Lab's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.72% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 34.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.01 to a high of 38.73. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40. RP Optical Lab's value of 10.72% is 98.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #346 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #346 out of 2384 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places RP Optical Lab in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40. RP Optical Lab's value of 10.72% is 98.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RP Optical Lab's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.01 to 38.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.36 vs. the industry median of 5.40, RP Optical Lab 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.40, based on 2,384 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. RP Optical Lab's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.72% is 98.7% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RP Optical Lab's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.72%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 34.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.72%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.72%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 34.36 and 98.7% above the Hardware industry median of 5.40. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.72% 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.
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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