LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 59 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2773% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 64.76% 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. LSB Industries's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €68.1 Mil. LSB Industries's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €455.9 Mil. Therefore, LSB Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.88 Med: 0.52 Max: 47.47
Current: 9.01
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 47.47%. The lowest was -13.88%. And the median was 0.52%.
STU:LS3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 64.76% of 1572
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs STU:LS3: 9.01
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.
LSB Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
LSB Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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.
STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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 14.94% mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 2773% above median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #554 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is LSB Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
LSB Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% is 2773% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. LSB Industries' value of 14.94% is 162.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #554 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #554 out of 1572 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts LSB Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. LSB Industries' value of 14.94% is 162.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 5.69, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.69, based on 1,572 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. LSB Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.94% is 162.6% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94%, which is 2773% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.26, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94%, which is 2773% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 162.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.69. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.94% 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.26.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.94% (2773% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €8.26 vs. price of €9.35 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.6% above the Chemicals median (#554 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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