Recordati SpAMIL:REC +0.10%96 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:REC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Drug Manufacturers companies, Recordati SpA ranks better than 99.89% 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. Recordati SpA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €612 Mil. Recordati SpA's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,209 Mil. Therefore, Recordati SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recordati SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:REC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 199.88 Med: 2157.53 Max: 4115.18
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Recordati SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 4,115.18%. The lowest was 199.88%. And the median was 2,157.53%.
MIL:REC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.89% of 897
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.89
vs MIL:REC: Negative Tangible Equity
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.
Recordati SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Recordati SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recordati 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:REC vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Recordati 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.
Recordati SpA Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Recordati SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recordati 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 Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Recordati SpA (MIL:REC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Recordati SpA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Recordati SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 199.88 to 4,115.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Recordati SpA ranks #1 out of 897 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Recordati SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Recordati SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 199.88 to a high of 4,115.18. Based on the distribution chart, Recordati SpA ranks #1 out of 897 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Recordati SpA has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recordati SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Recordati SpA ranks #1 out of 897 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Recordati SpA in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.89. Historically, Recordati SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 199.88 to 4,115.18 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.89, based on 897 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 Recordati SpA and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recordati SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recordati SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recordati SpA (MIL:REC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.72, compared to a current price of €51.35 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Recordati SpA's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Recordati SpA (MIL:REC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 Recordati SpA (MIL:REC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recordati SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.35 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.72.
GuruFocus considers Recordati SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:REC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recordati SpA is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of pharmaceutical products or of pharmaceutical chemicals. The Company operates in a broad and diverse context, which includes general medicine, specialist medicine, self-medication, and rare diseases. In addition, it is also active in the field of urology, with treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia and male functional disorders, and in psychiatry. The Company's only operating segment is the Specialty & Primary Care segment. Its geographic areas are Europe, Australasia, America, and Africa.
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