Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 22.13% (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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XSWX:GEBN Geberit AG XSWX:GEBN
79 GF Score
Price CHF520.20
GF Value CHF554.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Geberit AG XSWX:GEBN +1.13% 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 29.68. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF554.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks better than 98.37% 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. Geberit AG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF519 Mil. Geberit AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,344 Mil. Therefore, Geberit AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.13%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:GEBN' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.62   Med: 29.68   Max: 33.94
Current: 25.63

During the past 13 years, Geberit AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 33.94%. The lowest was 24.62%. And the median was 29.68%.

XSWX:GEBN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
98.37% of 1783 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.04 vs XSWX:GEBN: 25.63

Geberit AG  (XSWX:GEBN) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geberit 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.

Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Geberit AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Geberit AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.02 31.65 21.86 30.43 22.13

XSWX:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.


Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Geberit AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Geberit AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=597.8/( (2309.1+2547.2)/ 2 )
=597.8/2428.15
=24.62 %

Geberit AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=518.6/( (2140.7+2547.2)/ 2 )
=518.6/2343.95
=22.13 %

* 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 22.13% mean?
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.13% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 29.68. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 24.62 to 33.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #29 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Geberit AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.13% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 29.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.62 to a high of 33.94. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Geberit AG's value of 22.13% is 628% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #29 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #29 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Geberit AG in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Geberit AG's value of 22.13% is 628% above this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 24.62 to 33.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.68 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Geberit 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.04, based on 1,783 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. Geberit AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 22.13% is 628% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.13%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 29.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF554.93, compared to a current price of CHF520.20 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.13%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 29.68 and 628% above the Construction industry median of 3.04. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 22.13% 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF520.20 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF554.93. GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 22.13% (25% below median its 10-year median of 29.68)
  • GF Value™: CHF554.93 vs. price of CHF520.20 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 628% above the Construction median (#29 of 1783)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Geberit AG Business Description

Address Schachenstrasse 77, Jona, Rapperswil-Jona, CHE, CH-8645
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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