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. Datalogic SpA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-22.6 Mil. Datalogic SpA's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €129.0 Mil. Therefore, Datalogic SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:DAL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.9 Med: 24.12 Max: 82.35
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, Datalogic SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 82.35%. The lowest was 5.90%. And the median was 24.12%.
MIL:DAL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 53.84% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs MIL:DAL: 6.37
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.
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datalogic SpA'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:DAL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datalogic SpA'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 -17.54% mean?
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -17.54% 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.90 to 82.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1099 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Datalogic SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.54%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.90 to a high of 82.35. Based on the distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1099 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datalogic SpA has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1099 out of 2381 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Datalogic SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. Historically, Datalogic SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 5.90 to 82.35 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.23, based on 2,381 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datalogic SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalogic SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.27, compared to a current price of €5.83 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.54%. Datalogic SpA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -17.54% 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.83 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.27.
GuruFocus considers Datalogic SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:DAL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -17.54%
GF Value™: €5.27 vs. price of €5.83 (10.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datalogic SpA is an Italian company that provides services to the data capture and factory automation markets. It specializes in designing and producing bar code readers, mobile computers, RFID, sensors for detection, measurement, and safety, machine vision, and laser marking systems. The company's products are used in various processes throughout the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, and Healthcare industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy, followed by the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEAI (excluding Italy) region.
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