Hexpol ABHXPLF 87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 25.08. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 96.96% 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. Hexpol AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $218 Mil. Hexpol AB's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,145 Mil. Therefore, Hexpol AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexpol AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.23 Med: 25.08 Max: 31.84
Current: 17.23
During the past 13 years, Hexpol AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.84%. The lowest was 17.23%. And the median was 25.08%.
HXPLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.96% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs HXPLF: 17.23
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) 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.
Hexpol AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hexpol AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol AB'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.
HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB'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 19.01% mean?
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.01% 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 25.08. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 17.23 to 31.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #49 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Hexpol AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hexpol AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.01% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 25.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.23 to a high of 31.84. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Hexpol AB's value of 19.01% is 517.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #49 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #49 out of 1611 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hexpol AB in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Hexpol AB's value of 19.01% is 517.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 17.23 to 31.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.08 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Hexpol AB 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 1,611 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. Hexpol AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.01% is 517.2% 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 Hexpol AB 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. Hexpol AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.01%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 25.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.56, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.01%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 25.08 and 517.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.01% 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.56.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 19.01% (24% below median its 10-year median of 25.08)
GF Value™: $9.56 vs. price of $7.46 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 517.2% above the Chemicals median (#49 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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