Samsung SDI CoLUX:SMSDI 62 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 79.43% 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. Samsung SDI Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-76 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,501 Mil. Therefore, Samsung SDI Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung SDI Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:SMSDI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25 Med: 5.69 Max: 13.2
Current: -2.22
During the past 13 years, Samsung SDI Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.20%. The lowest was -3.25%. And the median was 5.69%.
LUX:SMSDI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 79.43% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs LUX:SMSDI: -2.22
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) 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.
Samsung SDI Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Samsung SDI Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.
LUX:SMSDI vs VRT, BE: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI Co'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 -0.52% mean?
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -0.52% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2360 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.52%. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2360 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2360 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,971 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. 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.71, compared to a current price of $78.20 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.52%. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -0.52% 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.20 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.71.
GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -0.52%
GF Value™: $43.71 vs. price of $78.20 (78.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SMSDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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