Symrise AGMIL:1SYM 58 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.12% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SYM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks better than 89.28% 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. Symrise AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-38 Mil. Symrise AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,207 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SYM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.05 Med: 45.22 Max: 511.72
Current: 20.41
During the past 13 years, Symrise AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 511.72%. The lowest was 20.05%. And the median was 45.22%.
MIL:1SYM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.28% of 1567
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs MIL:1SYM: 20.41
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) 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.
Symrise AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Symrise AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.
MIL:1SYM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise AG'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.12% mean?
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.12% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.05 to 511.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #168 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Symrise AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Symrise AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.12%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.05 to a high of 511.72. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #168 out of 1567 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #168 out of 1567 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Symrise AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Historically, Symrise AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 20.05 to 511.72 over the past decade. 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 1,567 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 Symrise AG 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. Symrise AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.97, compared to a current price of €89.90 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.12%. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.12% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €89.90 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.97.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SYM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -3.12%
GF Value™: €104.97 vs. price of €89.90 (14.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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