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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. Image Systems AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-55.2 Mil. Image Systems AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-3.8 Mil. Therefore, Image Systems AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Image Systems AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:IS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -511.86 Med: -13.26 Max: 59.85
Current: -511.86
During the past 13 years, Image Systems AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 59.85%. The lowest was -511.86%. And the median was -13.26%.
OSTO:IS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 99.45% of 2385
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.32
vs OSTO:IS: -511.86
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) 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.
Image Systems AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Image Systems AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Image Systems AB'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.
OSTO:IS vs AAPL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Image Systems AB'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.
Image Systems AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Image Systems AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Image Systems AB'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 0.00% mean?
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2372 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Image Systems AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Image Systems AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2372 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Image Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Image Systems AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2372 out of 2385 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Image Systems AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32. 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 5.32, based on 2,385 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Systems AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.50, compared to a current price of kr0.84 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Image Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.84 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.50.
GuruFocus considers Image Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:IS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: kr1.50 vs. price of kr0.84 (44.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Image Systems AB provides products to clients in film/video, multimedia and digital television. The company is a high-technology company that develops and sells software and systems for non-contact measurement technology and advanced image processing. . The Group has two business units: RemaSawco and Motion Analysis. The RemaSawco business unit offers measurement technology systems that improve the efficiency and profitability of sawmills. The Motion Analysis business unit offers software tools for motion analysis of high-speed film for a wide range of applications.
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