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. 17 Education & Technology Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.24 Mil. 17 Education & Technology Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.87 Mil. Therefore, 17 Education & Technology Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 17 Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
YQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.72 Med: -46.27 Max: -21.81
Current: -44.77
During the past 8 years, 17 Education & Technology Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -21.81%. The lowest was -102.72%. And the median was -46.27%.
YQ's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 92.68% of 246
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 11.685
vs YQ: -44.77
17 Education & Technology Group (NAS:YQ) 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.
17 Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
17 Education & Technology Group 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.
17 Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
YQ vs LMMY, FEDU, GNS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 17 Education & Technology Group'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.
17 Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 17 Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 17 Education & Technology Group'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 -28.18% mean?
17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -28.18% 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 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #228 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
17 Education & Technology Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -28.18%. Based on the distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #228 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 17 Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 17 Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LMMY and FEDU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, 17 Education & Technology Group ranks #228 out of 246 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places 17 Education & Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69. 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Education companies is 11.69, based on 246 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. 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 17 Education & Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 17 Education & Technology Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -28.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.28, compared to a current price of $2.21 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -28.18%. 17 Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -28.18% 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.
Is 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17 Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.21 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.28.
GuruFocus considers 17 Education & Technology Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YQ:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -28.18%
GF Value™: $2.28 vs. price of $2.21 (3.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
17 Education & Technology Group Business Description
17 Education & Technology Group Inc is engaged in providing education and education technology services in the People's Republic of China (PRC) with a focus on the Teaching and Learning SaaS offerings. It offers smart, in-school, teaching and learning SaaS offerings assist students, teachers, schoolmasters and educational authorities across China. It also offer other educational products and services that complement students' in-school learning. Geographically group operates in China.
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