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Standard Motor ProductsFRA:SRU +3.03%85 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 261% above its 10-year median of 14.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:SRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 93.37% 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. Standard Motor Products's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €59 Mil. Standard Motor Products's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €111 Mil. Therefore, Standard Motor Products's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SRU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.7 Med: 14.83 Max: 43.56
Current: 40.41
During the past 13 years, Standard Motor Products's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 43.56%. The lowest was 8.70%. And the median was 14.83%.
FRA:SRU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 93.37% of 1283
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.47
vs FRA:SRU: 40.41
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:SRU vs FOXF, HYLN, THRM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products'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 53.47% mean?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.47% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 261% above median its historical median of 14.83. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.70 to 43.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #85 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.47% is 261% above median its 10-year median of 14.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 43.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. Standard Motor Products' value of 53.47% is 615.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #85 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #85 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Standard Motor Products in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. Standard Motor Products' value of 53.47% is 615.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 8.70 to 43.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.83 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Standard Motor Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.47, based on 1,283 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. Standard Motor Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.47% is 615.8% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.47%, which is 261% above median its own 10-year median of 14.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.94, compared to a current price of €34.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.47%, which is 261% above median its 10-year median of 14.83 and 615.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.47. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.47% 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.94.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 53.47% (261% above median its 10-year median of 14.83)
GF Value™: €34.94 vs. price of €34.00 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 615.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#85 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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