VSEFRA:VS3 83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 23.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:VS3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.67. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Aerospace & Defense companies, VSE ranks worse than 51.04% 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. VSE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €101 Mil. VSE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €953 Mil. Therefore, VSE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VSE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VS3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 23.84 Max: 380.37
Current: 7.61
During the past 13 years, VSE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 380.37%. The lowest was 2.71%. And the median was 23.84%.
FRA:VS3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 51.04% of 335
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.1
vs FRA:VS3: 7.61
VSE (FRA:VS3) 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.
VSE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
VSE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VSE'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:VS3 vs KRMN, MRCY, DPC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, VSE'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.
VSE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, VSE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VSE'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 10.55% mean?
VSE (FRA:VS3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.55% 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 VSE and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 23.84. Over the past decade, VSE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.71 to 380.37. According to the industry distribution chart, VSE ranks #171 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is VSE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
VSE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.55% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 23.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 380.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.10. VSE's value of 10.55% is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VSE ranks #171 out of 335 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VSE has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VSE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KRMN and MRCY?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, VSE ranks #171 out of 335 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places VSE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.10. VSE's value of 10.55% is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, VSE's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.71 to 380.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.84 vs. the industry median of 8.10, VSE 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.10, based on 335 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. VSE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.55% is 30.2% 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 VSE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VSE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.55%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 23.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VSE stock overvalued right now?
VSE (FRA:VS3) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.67, compared to a current price of €176.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.55%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 23.84 and 30.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.10. VSE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 VSE (FRA:VS3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.55% 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 VSE (FRA:VS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €176.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.67.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VS3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.55% (56% below median its 10-year median of 23.84)
GF Value™: €128.67 vs. price of €176.00 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#171 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VSE Corp is a diversified aftermarket products and services company serving commercial and government markets. The Company's operations include aircraft and airframe parts supply and distribution, and MRO services of aircraft components and engine accessories. The Company operates as a single reportable segment: Aviation, which is a provider of aftermarket parts distribution and MRO services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators.
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