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Sensys Gatso Group ABOSTO:SGG +1.40%81 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4171% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SGG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr71.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,385 Hardware companies, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks better than 62.89% 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr26.6 Mil. Sensys Gatso Group AB's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr183.4 Mil. Therefore, Sensys Gatso Group AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensys Gatso Group AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SGG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.05 Med: 0.34 Max: 13.55
Current: 8.99
During the past 13 years, Sensys Gatso Group AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.55%. The lowest was -107.05%. And the median was 0.34%.
OSTO:SGG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 62.89% of 2385
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.32
vs OSTO:SGG: 8.99
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Sensys Gatso Group AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensys Gatso Group 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
OSTO:SGG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensys Gatso Group 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensys Gatso Group AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensys Gatso Group 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 14.52% mean?
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.52% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB and its competitors. This is 4171% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #885 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.52% is 4171% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 14.52% is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #885 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensys Gatso Group AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensys Gatso Group AB's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #885 out of 2385 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Sensys Gatso Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.32. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 14.52% is 172.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 5.32, Sensys Gatso Group AB 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 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.52% is 172.9% 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 Sensys Gatso Group 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.52%, which is 4171% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr71.98, compared to a current price of kr43.40 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.52%, which is 4171% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 172.9% above the Hardware industry median of 5.32. Sensys Gatso Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.52% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr43.40 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr71.98.
GuruFocus considers Sensys Gatso Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SGG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.52% (4171% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: kr71.98 vs. price of kr43.40 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.9% above the Hardware median (#885 of 2385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensys Gatso Group AB is a Sweden-based company. It develops, produces, markets, and sells sensors and systems that are used for speed enforcement and red-light enforcement. The company also provides servicing and maintenance alongside sales of systems. Its products are used by police, road authorities, and private operators. The company operates in business segments of System Sales and Managed Service. The System Sales segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its geographical segments are Europe, America, and Middle East and APAC.
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