Honeywell InternationalSTU:ALD0 83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ALD0 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €222.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Conglomerates companies, Honeywell International ranks better than 99.82% 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. Honeywell International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,841 Mil. Honeywell International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12,017 Mil. Therefore, Honeywell International'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 Honeywell International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ALD0'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
STU:ALD0's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.82% of 547
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.44
vs STU:ALD0: Negative Tangible Equity
Honeywell International (STU:ALD0) 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.
Honeywell International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Honeywell International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Honeywell International'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.
Honeywell International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
STU:ALD0 vs MMM, VMI, SEB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Honeywell International'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.
Honeywell International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Honeywell International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Honeywell International'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?
Honeywell International (STU:ALD0) 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 Honeywell International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #1 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Honeywell International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Honeywell International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #1 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Honeywell International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honeywell International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MMM and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #1 out of 547 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Honeywell International in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 7.44, based on 547 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 Honeywell International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Honeywell International'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 Honeywell International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International (STU:ALD0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €222.82, compared to a current price of €214.89 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Honeywell International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Honeywell International (STU:ALD0), 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 Honeywell International (STU:ALD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €214.89 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €222.82.
GuruFocus considers Honeywell International to be Fairly Valued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ALD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation. Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around one third of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
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