LegrandMEX:LR 84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 17.63. GuruFocus rates MEX:LR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,911.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,068 Industrial Products companies, Legrand ranks better than 95.86% 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. Legrand's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN27,927 Mil. Legrand's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN153,683 Mil. Therefore, Legrand's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Legrand's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.04 Med: 17.63 Max: 22.54
Current: 17.36
During the past 13 years, Legrand's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.54%. The lowest was 13.04%. And the median was 17.63%.
MEX:LR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.86% of 3068
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs MEX:LR: 17.36
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.
Legrand Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Legrand Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Legrand'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.
MEX:LR vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Legrand'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.
Legrand Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Legrand's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Legrand'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 18.17% mean?
Legrand (MEX:LR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.17% 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 Legrand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.63. Over the past decade, Legrand's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.04 to 22.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #127 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Legrand's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Legrand's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.17% is near median its 10-year median of 17.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.04 to a high of 22.54. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Legrand's value of 18.17% is 459.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legrand ranks #127 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Legrand has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legrand's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #127 out of 3068 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Legrand in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Legrand's value of 18.17% is 459.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Legrand's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.04 to 22.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.63 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Legrand 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,068 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. Legrand's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.17% is 459.9% 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 Legrand and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legrand's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand (MEX:LR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,911.46, compared to a current price of MXN3,065.30 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.63 and 459.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.25. Legrand's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Legrand (MEX:LR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.17% 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 Legrand (MEX:LR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,065.30 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,911.46.
GuruFocus considers Legrand to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 18.17% (near median its 10-year median of 17.63)
GF Value™: MXN1,911.46 vs. price of MXN3,065.30 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 459.9% above the Industrial Products median (#127 of 3068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Legrand is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, which are mostly used in residential (40%) and commercial (40%) buildings, as well as data centers. Its products include wiring devices, cable management, lighting, and audio visual equipment, sold under approximately 80 brands across 180 countries. Its products are sold primarily through specialist distributors that subsequently sell to installers/electricians. Legrand is a major supplier to global electrical equipment distributors. North America and Europe each account for 40% of group sales.
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