Biogen (HAM:IDP) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 45.13% (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median


HAM:IDP Biogen Inc HAM:IDP
73 GF Score
Price €187.14
GF Value €166.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Biogen HAM:IDP -1.51% 73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 45.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 92.09. GuruFocus rates HAM:IDP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €166.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Drug Manufacturers companies, Biogen ranks better than 91.75% 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. Biogen's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,105 Mil. Biogen's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,450 Mil. Therefore, Biogen's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.13%.

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

HAM:IDP' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.6   Med: 92.09   Max: 427.78
Current: 64.28

During the past 13 years, Biogen's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 427.78%. The lowest was 38.60%. And the median was 92.09%.

HAM:IDP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
91.75% of 897 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.9 vs HAM:IDP: 64.28

Biogen  (HAM:IDP) 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.


Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biogen'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.

Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Biogen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Biogen 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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HAM:IDP vs OGN, AMRN, SCLX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Biogen'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.


Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Biogen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Biogen Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Biogen'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 )
=1104.137/( (521.334+2209.469 )/ 2 )
=1104.137/1365.4015
=80.87 %

Biogen'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 )
=1105.468/( (2209.469+2689.717)/ 2 )
=1105.468/2449.593
=45.13 %

* 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 45.13% mean?
Biogen (HAM:IDP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 45.13% 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 Biogen and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 92.09. Over the past decade, Biogen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 38.60 to 427.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #74 out of 897 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Biogen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Biogen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 45.13% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 92.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.60 to a high of 427.78. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90. Biogen's value of 45.13% is 471.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biogen ranks #74 out of 897 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Biogen has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biogen's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to OGN and AMRN?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #74 out of 897 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Biogen in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90. Biogen's value of 45.13% is 471.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Biogen's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 38.60 to 427.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.09 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Biogen 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.90, based on 897 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. Biogen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 45.13% is 471.3% 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 Biogen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Biogen's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 45.13%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 92.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biogen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biogen (HAM:IDP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €166.09, compared to a current price of €187.14 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 45.13%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 92.09 and 471.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.90. Biogen's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Biogen (HAM:IDP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 45.13% 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 Biogen (HAM:IDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biogen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €187.14 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €166.09. GuruFocus considers Biogen to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:IDP:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 45.13% (51% below median its 10-year median of 92.09)
  • GF Value™: €166.09 vs. price of €187.14 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 471.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#74 of 897)

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


Biogen Business Description

Address 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Biogen is an established biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for neurodegenerative and rare diseases. Its declining multiple sclerosis franchise is its largest revenue generator and contributed 40% of total revenue in 2025. Biogen also generates significant revenue from its CD20 collaboration agreements with Roche (19% of total in 2025), which includes oncology drugs Rituxan and Gazyva and multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. Biogen's newer franchises include Spinraza (spinal muscular atrophy, with partner Ionis), Leqembi (Alzheimer's disease, collabroation revenue from its partner Eisai), Skyclarys (Friedreich's ataxia, Reata), Zurzuvae (postpartum depression, Sage), and Qalsody (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Ionis).
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