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Element SolutionsFRA:PLQ +2.31%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLQ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Element Solutions ranks better than 75.99% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Element Solutions's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €193 Mil. Element Solutions's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,880 Mil. Therefore, Element Solutions's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Element Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PLQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.25 Med: 6.37 Max: 13.42
Current: 7.09
During the past 13 years, Element Solutions's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.42%. The lowest was -6.25%. And the median was 6.37%.
FRA:PLQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 75.99% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs FRA:PLQ: 7.09
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Element Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Element Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Element Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
FRA:PLQ vs WLK, SOLS, EMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Element Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Element Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Element Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Element Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets 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.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.29% mean?
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.29% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #387 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Element Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Element Solutions' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.29% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.37. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Element Solutions' value of 10.29% is 234.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #387 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Element Solutions has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WLK and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #387 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Element Solutions in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Element Solutions' value of 10.29% is 234.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Element Solutions 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-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Element Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.29% is 234.1% 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-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.29%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.29, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.29%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 234.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Element Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.29% 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.29.
GuruFocus considers Element Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PLQ:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.29% (62% above median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: €27.29 vs. price of €35.40 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.1% above the Chemicals median (#387 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PLQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company's reportable segments are Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment, which generates maximum revenue, researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging. This segment's wet chemicals for metallization, surface treatments, and solderable finishes form the physical circuitry pathways, and its assembly materials, such as solder, pastes, fluxes, and adhesives, join those pathways together.
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