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Schwabenverlag AGSTU:SBV -6.67%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 110.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33239% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates STU:SBV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, Schwabenverlag AG ranks worse than 64.7% 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. Schwabenverlag AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.28 Mil. Schwabenverlag AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.07 Mil. Therefore, Schwabenverlag AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 110.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schwabenverlag AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SBV'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.41 Med: 0.33 Max: 92.36
Current: 0.4
During the past 11 years, Schwabenverlag AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 92.36%. The lowest was -7.41%. And the median was 0.33%.
STU:SBV's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 64.7% of 864
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44
vs STU:SBV: 0.40
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) 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.
Schwabenverlag AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Schwabenverlag AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schwabenverlag AG'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:SBV vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Schwabenverlag AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwabenverlag AG'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 110.02% mean?
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 110.02% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. This is 33239% above median its historical median of 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Schwabenverlag AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Schwabenverlag AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 110.02% is 33239% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 110.02% is 1922.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schwabenverlag AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwabenverlag AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Schwabenverlag AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 110.02% is 1922.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 5.44, Schwabenverlag AG 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.44, based on 864 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. Schwabenverlag AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 110.02% is 1922.4% 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 Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwabenverlag AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 110.02%, which is 33239% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwabenverlag AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 110.02%, which is 33239% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 1922.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.44. Schwabenverlag AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 110.02% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.
GuruFocus considers Schwabenverlag AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SBV:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 110.02% (33239% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €1.40 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1922.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#559 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwabenverlag AG is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, books and calendars, such as the weekly papers 'Katholisches Sonntagsblatt' and ' L'Osservatore Romano'.
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