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Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL -1.09%88 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €176.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks better than 70.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.68 Med: 3.76 Max: 6.06
Current: 6.06
During the past 13 years, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.06%. The lowest was -5.68%. And the median was 3.76%.
XPAR:EXPL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 70.91% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs XPAR:EXPL: 6.06
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.16% mean?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.16% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #469 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.16% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 6.16% is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #469 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #469 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 6.16% is 100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.16% is 100% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.16%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €176.44, compared to a current price of €272.00 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.16%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 100% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €272.00 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €176.44.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.16% (64% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: €176.44 vs. price of €272.00 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Chemicals median (#469 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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