QleanAir AB (FRA:9ZJ) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9ZJ QleanAir AB FRA:9ZJ
77 GF Score
Price €1.81
GF Value €2.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

QleanAir AB FRA:9ZJ 77 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9ZJ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,974 Industrial Products companies, QleanAir AB ranks better than 99.97% 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. QleanAir AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.35 Mil. QleanAir AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-13.24 Mil. Therefore, QleanAir AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for QleanAir AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:9ZJ' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

FRA:9ZJ's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
99.97% of 2974 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.775 vs FRA:9ZJ: Negative Tangible Equity

QleanAir AB  (FRA:9ZJ) 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.


QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QleanAir 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.

QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

QleanAir AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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QleanAir AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:9ZJ vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, QleanAir 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.


QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, QleanAir AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where QleanAir AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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QleanAir AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

QleanAir AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.563/( (-13.537+-13.298 )/ 2 )
=2.563/-13.4175
=Negative Tangible Equity %

QleanAir AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.352/( (-13.298+-13.191)/ 2 )
=1.352/-13.2445
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
QleanAir AB (FRA:9ZJ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 QleanAir AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QleanAir AB ranks #1 out of 2974 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is QleanAir AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
QleanAir AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, QleanAir AB ranks #1 out of 2974 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QleanAir AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QleanAir AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, QleanAir AB ranks #1 out of 2974 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places QleanAir AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78. 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 Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.78, based on 2,974 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 QleanAir AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QleanAir AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QleanAir AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QleanAir AB (FRA:9ZJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.07, compared to a current price of €1.81 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. QleanAir AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 QleanAir AB (FRA:9ZJ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 QleanAir AB (FRA:9ZJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QleanAir AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.81 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.07. GuruFocus considers QleanAir AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9ZJ:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: €2.07 vs. price of €1.81 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9ZJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QleanAir AB Business Description

Other Exchanges QAIR:Sweden
Address Torggatan 13, Box 1178, Solna, SWE, SE-171 23
QleanAir AB is a provider of clean indoor environment solutions. The company's business model is based on rental contracts for modular solutions with a full-service offer. Its solutions are developed using filter technology that traps, filters and recycles indoor air. The product portfolio consists of stand-alone air cleaners (Air Cleaners), solutions for protection against passive smoking (Cabin Solutions) and flexible, modular cleanrooms (Cleanrooms). The company's main markets are EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
77GF Score

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