Bilfinger SEBFLBF 78 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 25.75. GuruFocus rates BFLBF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,706 Construction companies, Bilfinger SE ranks better than 86.28% 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. Bilfinger SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $170 Mil. Bilfinger SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $617 Mil. Therefore, Bilfinger SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bilfinger SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BFLBF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.6 Med: 25.75 Max: 95.89
Current: 36.55
During the past 13 years, Bilfinger SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 95.89%. The lowest was -12.60%. And the median was 25.75%.
BFLBF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.28% of 1706
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.235
vs BFLBF: 36.55
Bilfinger SE (OTCPK:BFLBF) 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.
Bilfinger SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Bilfinger SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bilfinger SE'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.
BFLBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bilfinger SE'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.
Bilfinger SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bilfinger SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bilfinger SE'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 27.51% mean?
Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.51% 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 Bilfinger SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #234 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Bilfinger SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Bilfinger SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.51% is near median its 10-year median of 25.75. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24. Bilfinger SE's value of 27.51% is 234.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #234 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bilfinger SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bilfinger SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #234 out of 1706 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Bilfinger SE in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24. Bilfinger SE's value of 27.51% is 234.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.75 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Bilfinger SE 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.24, based on 1,706 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. Bilfinger SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 27.51% is 234.1% 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 Bilfinger SE and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bilfinger SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bilfinger SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.25, compared to a current price of $89.96 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.75 and 234.1% above the Construction industry median of 8.24. Bilfinger SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bilfinger SE (BFLBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 27.51% 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.96 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $71.25.
GuruFocus considers Bilfinger SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BFLBF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 27.51% (near median its 10-year median of 25.75)
GF Value™: $71.25 vs. price of $89.96 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.1% above the Construction median (#234 of 1706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFLBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bilfinger SE is an international industrial services provider. It delivers customized engineering services to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil, and gas markets. Its product portfolio attempts to cover the entire value chain, from consulting and planning to installation and maintenance. Bilfinger has three operating segments: Engineering & Maintenance Europe, Engineering & Maintenance International, and Technologies.
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