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Sensient TechnologiesMEX:SXT 84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:SXT with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,056.75. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Sensient Technologies ranks better than 81.81% 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. Sensient Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,186 Mil. Sensient Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN32,756 Mil. Therefore, Sensient Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensient Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SXT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.98 Med: 8.13 Max: 11.66
Current: 8.19
During the past 13 years, Sensient Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.66%. The lowest was 5.98%. And the median was 8.13%.
MEX:SXT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 81.81% of 1611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs MEX:SXT: 8.19
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.
Sensient Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sensient Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensient Technologies'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:SXT vs CBT, BCPC, PRM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies'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 9.73% mean?
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.73% 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 Sensient Technologies and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, Sensient Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.98 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #293 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Sensient Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sensient Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.73% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.98 to a high of 11.66. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Sensient Technologies' value of 9.73% is 215.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #293 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #293 out of 1611 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sensient Technologies in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Sensient Technologies' value of 9.73% is 215.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensient Technologies' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.98 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Sensient Technologies 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. Sensient Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.73% is 215.9% 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 Sensient Technologies 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. Sensient Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.73%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,056.75, compared to a current price of MXN1,400.00 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.73%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 215.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.73% 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,400.00 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,056.75.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SXT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.73% (20% above median its 10-year median of 8.13)
GF Value™: MXN1,056.75 vs. price of MXN1,400.00 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 215.9% above the Chemicals median (#293 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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