Clas Ohlson ABCHIX:CLASBS 86 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.56% as of Apr. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 28.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr244.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 89.13% 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. Clas Ohlson AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr555 Mil. Clas Ohlson AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr2,259 Mil. Therefore, Clas Ohlson AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLASBs'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.34 Med: 28.75 Max: 55.85
Current: 55.85
During the past 13 years, Clas Ohlson AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 55.85%. The lowest was 4.34%. And the median was 28.75%.
CHIX:CLASBs's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.13% of 1058
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.325
vs CHIX:CLASBs: 55.85
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBs) 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Clas Ohlson AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson 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.
CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson 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.
Clas Ohlson AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.56% mean?
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.56% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 28.75. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.34 to 55.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #115 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.56% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.34 to a high of 55.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 24.56% is 195% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #115 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #115 out of 1058 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 24.56% is 195% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 4.34 to 55.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.75 vs. the industry median of 8.33, Clas Ohlson 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.33, based on 1,058 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.56% is 195% 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.56%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 28.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr244.20, compared to a current price of kr377.00 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.56%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 28.75 and 195% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.33. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.56% as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr377.00 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr244.20.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.56% (15% below median its 10-year median of 28.75)
GF Value™: kr244.20 vs. price of kr377.00 (54.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#115 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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