Bufab ABBFAAD 89 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 463.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 362.50. GuruFocus rates BFAAD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks better than 90.91% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Bufab AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $88.4 Mil. Bufab AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.1 Mil. Therefore, Bufab AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 463.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BFAAD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.78 Med: 362.5 Max: 817.39
Current: 211.68
During the past 13 years, Bufab AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 817.39%. The lowest was 67.78%. And the median was 362.50%.
BFAAD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.91% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs BFAAD: 211.68
Bufab AB (OTCPK:BFAAD) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Bufab AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Bufab AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
BFAAD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Bufab AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 463.90% mean?
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 463.90% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Bufab AB and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 362.50. Over the past decade, Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 67.78 to 817.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #14 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Bufab AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 463.90% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 362.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.78 to a high of 817.39. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Bufab AB's value of 463.90% is 5043% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #14 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #14 out of 154 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Bufab AB in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02. Bufab AB's value of 463.90% is 5043% above this benchmark. Historically, Bufab AB's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 67.78 to 817.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 362.50 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Bufab AB 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-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bufab AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 463.90% is 5043% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Bufab AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 463.90%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 362.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Bufab AB (BFAAD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 463.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.16, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 463.90%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 362.50 and 5043% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.02. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bufab AB (BFAAD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 463.90% 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 Bufab AB (BFAAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.16.
Key valuation signals for BFAAD:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 463.90% (28% above median its 10-year median of 362.50)
GF Value™: $6.16 vs. price of $8.57 (39.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5043% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFAAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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