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Beiersdorf AGXSWX:BEI 74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 7.74. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BEI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF120.08. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,993 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Beiersdorf AG ranks better than 72.91% 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. Beiersdorf AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF722 Mil. Beiersdorf AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF11,246 Mil. Therefore, Beiersdorf AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beiersdorf AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BEI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 7.74 Max: 9.98
Current: 7.79
During the past 13 years, Beiersdorf AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.98%. The lowest was 5.85%. And the median was 7.74%.
XSWX:BEI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 72.91% of 1993
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs XSWX:BEI: 7.79
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) 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.
Beiersdorf AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Beiersdorf AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beiersdorf AG'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.
XSWX:BEI vs PG, CL, KVUE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Beiersdorf AG'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.
Beiersdorf AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Beiersdorf AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beiersdorf AG'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 6.42% mean?
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.42% 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 Beiersdorf AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 7.74. Over the past decade, Beiersdorf AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.85 to 9.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #540 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Beiersdorf AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Beiersdorf AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.42% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 9.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Beiersdorf AG's value of 6.42% is 88.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #540 out of 1993 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Beiersdorf AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beiersdorf AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #540 out of 1993 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Beiersdorf AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Beiersdorf AG's value of 6.42% is 88.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Beiersdorf AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.85 to 9.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.74 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Beiersdorf AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.40, based on 1,993 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. Beiersdorf AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.42% is 88.8% 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 Beiersdorf AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beiersdorf AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.42%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 7.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beiersdorf AG stock overvalued right now?
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF120.08, compared to a current price of CHF71.24 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.42%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.74 and 88.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. Beiersdorf AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.42% 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beiersdorf AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF71.24 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF120.08.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BEI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.42% (17% below median its 10-year median of 7.74)
GF Value™: CHF120.08 vs. price of CHF71.24 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#540 of 1993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beiersdorf is a Germany-based company that produces personal care products, with a focus on manufacturing cosmetic products. The company operates through two business segments. The consumer segment concentrates on skincare and beautycare products and operates portfolio brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, Labello, Hansaplast, Elastoplast, and Florena. The other business segment markets self-adhesive systems and product solutions, primarily for industrial customers, under the Tesa brand. Beiersdorf is majority-owned by Maxingvest.
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