Spectrum Brands HoldingsMEX:SPB 77 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 39.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:SPB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,392.18. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks better than 95.52% 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. Spectrum Brands Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,594 Mil. Spectrum Brands Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,016 Mil. Therefore, Spectrum Brands Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectrum Brands Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SPB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.1 Med: 39.61 Max: 131.03
Current: 131.03
During the past 13 years, Spectrum Brands Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 131.03%. The lowest was 28.10%. And the median was 39.61%.
MEX:SPB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.52% of 1873
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs MEX:SPB: 131.03
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.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Spectrum Brands Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectrum Brands Holdings'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.
MEX:SPB vs COTY, NWL, EPC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Spectrum Brands Holdings'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.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spectrum Brands Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectrum Brands Holdings'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 79.05% mean?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.05% 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 39.61. Over the past decade, Spectrum Brands Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 28.10 to 131.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #84 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Spectrum Brands Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.05% is 100% above median its 10-year median of 39.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.10 to a high of 131.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Spectrum Brands Holdings' value of 79.05% is 924% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #84 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spectrum Brands Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectrum Brands Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COTY and NWL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Spectrum Brands Holdings ranks #84 out of 1873 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Spectrum Brands Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72. Spectrum Brands Holdings' value of 79.05% is 924% above this benchmark. Historically, Spectrum Brands Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 28.10 to 131.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.61 vs. the industry median of 7.72, Spectrum Brands Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.72, based on 1,873 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. Spectrum Brands Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.05% is 924% 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectrum Brands Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.05%, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 39.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 79.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,392.18, compared to a current price of MXN1,845.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.05%, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 39.61 and 924% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.72. Spectrum Brands Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 79.05% 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 Spectrum Brands Holdings (MEX:SPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectrum Brands Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,845.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,392.18.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SPB:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 79.05% (100% above median its 10-year median of 39.61)
GF Value™: MXN2,392.18 vs. price of MXN1,845.00 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 924% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#84 of 1873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc is consumer products and home essentials company. The company is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, grooming products and personal care products. The company manages the businesses in product-focused segments; Home and Personal Care, global Pet Care, and Home and Garden. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products globally in the North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
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