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Orbis SEFRA:OBS -3.73%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 13.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:OBS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Software companies, Orbis SE ranks better than 67.99% 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. Orbis SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.7 Mil. Orbis SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €16.0 Mil. Therefore, Orbis SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orbis SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OBS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.47 Med: 13.79 Max: 34.57
Current: 21.21
During the past 13 years, Orbis SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.57%. The lowest was 8.47%. And the median was 13.79%.
FRA:OBS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 67.99% of 2477
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.83
vs FRA:OBS: 21.21
Orbis SE (FRA:OBS) 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.
Orbis SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Orbis SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orbis 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.
FRA:OBS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Orbis 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.
Orbis SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Orbis SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orbis 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.50% mean?
Orbis SE (FRA:OBS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.50% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Orbis SE and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 13.79. Over the past decade, Orbis SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.47 to 34.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Orbis SE ranks #793 out of 2477 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Orbis SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Orbis SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.50% is 114% above median its 10-year median of 13.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.47 to a high of 34.57. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83. Orbis SE's value of 29.50% is 234.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orbis SE ranks #793 out of 2477 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orbis SE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orbis SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Orbis SE ranks #793 out of 2477 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Orbis SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83. Orbis SE's value of 29.50% is 234.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Orbis SE's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.47 to 34.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.79 vs. the industry median of 8.83, Orbis 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Software companies is 8.83, based on 2,477 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. Orbis SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 29.50% 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 Orbis SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orbis SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.50%, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 13.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orbis SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbis SE (FRA:OBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.01, compared to a current price of €4.64 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.50%, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 13.79 and 234.1% above the Software industry median of 8.83. Orbis SE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Orbis SE (FRA:OBS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 29.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Orbis SE (FRA:OBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbis SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.64 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.01.
GuruFocus considers Orbis SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OBS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 29.50% (114% above median its 10-year median of 13.79)
GF Value™: €6.01 vs. price of €4.64 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.1% above the Software median (#793 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orbis SE is a globally active software and business consultancy company. The company advises and supports international corporations and mid-sized businesses ranging from strategic consulting, organizational consulting, and process consulting to technology consulting and systems integration. It specializes in the leading solutions from SAP and Microsoft.
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