Kemira OyjKOYJF -0.16%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 17.60. GuruFocus rates KOYJF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Kemira Oyj ranks better than 82.44% 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. Kemira Oyj's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $197 Mil. Kemira Oyj's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,161 Mil. Therefore, Kemira Oyj's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kemira Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KOYJF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.49 Med: 17.6 Max: 25.09
Current: 14.94
During the past 13 years, Kemira Oyj's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 25.09%. The lowest was 14.49%. And the median was 17.60%.
KOYJF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 82.44% of 1566
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs KOYJF: 14.94
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.
Kemira Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kemira Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kemira Oyj'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.
KOYJF vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Kemira Oyj'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.
Kemira Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kemira Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kemira Oyj'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 17.01% mean?
Kemira Oyj (KOYJF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.01% 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 Kemira Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.60. Over the past decade, Kemira Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.49 to 25.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #275 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Kemira Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kemira Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.01% is near median its 10-year median of 17.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.49 to a high of 25.09. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Kemira Oyj's value of 17.01% is 198.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #275 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kemira Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kemira Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #275 out of 1566 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kemira Oyj in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Kemira Oyj's value of 17.01% is 198.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kemira Oyj's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 14.49 to 25.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.60 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Kemira Oyj 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.70, based on 1,566 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. Kemira Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 17.01% is 198.4% 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 Kemira Oyj and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kemira Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kemira Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kemira Oyj (KOYJF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.91, compared to a current price of $18.75 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.60 and 198.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.70. Kemira Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Kemira Oyj (KOYJF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 17.01% 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 Kemira Oyj (KOYJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kemira Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.75 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.91.
GuruFocus considers Kemira Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOYJF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 17.01% (near median its 10-year median of 17.60)
GF Value™: $21.91 vs. price of $18.75 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.4% above the Chemicals median (#275 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOYJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kemira Oyj is a chemicals company serving customers in water-intensive industries. It provides expertise in applications and chemicals that help customers use water, energy, and raw materials more efficiently. Along with its subsidiaries, the company's operating business segments are: Water Solutions, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, and Fiber Essentials. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Water solutions segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), followed by the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.
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