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SynapticsBSP:S2YN34 42 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:S2YN34 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Synaptics ranks worse than 91.27% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Synaptics's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-167 Mil. Synaptics's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$959 Mil. Therefore, Synaptics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synaptics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:S2YN34'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.57 Med: 27.76 Max: 311.18
Current: -33.34
During the past 13 years, Synaptics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 311.18%. The lowest was -43.57%. And the median was 27.76%.
BSP:S2YN34's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 91.27% of 985
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs BSP:S2YN34: -33.34
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.
Synaptics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Synaptics Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synaptics'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.
BSP:S2YN34 vs DIOD, POWI, NVTS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Synaptics'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.
Synaptics Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Synaptics's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synaptics'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 -17.44% mean?
Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -17.44% 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 Synaptics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #899 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Synaptics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Synaptics' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.44%. Based on the distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #899 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synaptics has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synaptics' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DIOD and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Synaptics ranks #899 out of 985 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Synaptics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.31. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 5.31, based on 985 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. 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 Synaptics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synaptics's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synaptics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.56, compared to a current price of R$19.64 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.44%. Synaptics' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.44% 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 Synaptics (BSP:S2YN34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synaptics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$19.64 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.56.
GuruFocus considers Synaptics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:S2YN34:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -17.44%
GF Value™: R$14.56 vs. price of R$19.64 (34.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:S2YN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synaptics Inc is a producer of semiconductor solutions for the mobile, PC, and Internet of Things markets. The company develops human interface solutions that enable touch, display, fingerprint, video, audio, voice, AI, and connectivity functions for smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things products, and other electronic devices. It operates in one segment: the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductor products used in electronic devices and products. The company geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from China, and also has its presence in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, United States and Other countries.
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