Brenntag SEBNTGF +1.05%82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 60.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 89.40. GuruFocus rates BNTGF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks better than 95.85% 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. Brenntag SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $453 Mil. Brenntag SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $746 Mil. Therefore, Brenntag SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brenntag SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BNTGF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35 Med: 89.4 Max: 238.31
Current: 35
During the past 13 years, Brenntag SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 238.31%. The lowest was 35.00%. And the median was 89.40%.
BNTGF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.85% of 1566
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs BNTGF: 35.00
Brenntag SE (OTCPK:BNTGF) 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.
Brenntag SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Brenntag SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brenntag 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.
BNTGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag 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.
Brenntag SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brenntag 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 60.73% mean?
Brenntag SE (BNTGF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 60.73% 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 89.40. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 35.00 to 238.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #65 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Brenntag SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Brenntag SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 60.73% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 89.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 238.31. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Brenntag SE's value of 60.73% is 967.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #65 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #65 out of 1566 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Brenntag SE in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Brenntag SE's value of 60.73% is 967.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brenntag SE's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 35.00 to 238.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.40 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Brenntag 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.69, based on 1,566 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. Brenntag SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 60.73% is 967.3% 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brenntag SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 60.73%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 89.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE (BNTGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.56, compared to a current price of $65.68 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 60.73%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 89.40 and 967.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.69. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 12 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 Brenntag SE (BNTGF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 60.73% 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 Brenntag SE (BNTGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.68 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.56.
GuruFocus considers Brenntag SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNTGF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 60.73% (32% below median its 10-year median of 89.40)
GF Value™: $52.56 vs. price of $65.68 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 967.3% above the Chemicals median (#65 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNTGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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