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Strattec SecuritySTU:SS8 74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates STU:SS8 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Vehicles & Parts companies, Strattec Security ranks better than 61.42% 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. Strattec Security's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.2 Mil. Strattec Security's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €205.1 Mil. Therefore, Strattec Security's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strattec Security's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SS8'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.46 Med: 5.76 Max: 13.5
Current: 10.96
During the past 13 years, Strattec Security's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 13.50%. The lowest was -10.46%. And the median was 5.76%.
STU:SS8's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 61.42% of 1283
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs STU:SS8: 10.96
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.
Strattec Security Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Strattec Security Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strattec Security'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:SS8 vs ECX, SCTH, HLLY: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Strattec Security'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.
Strattec Security Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Strattec Security's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strattec Security'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 5.47% mean?
Strattec Security (STU:SS8) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.47% 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 Strattec Security and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #495 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Strattec Security's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Strattec Security's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.47% is near median its 10-year median of 5.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Strattec Security's value of 5.47% is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #495 out of 1283 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strattec Security has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strattec Security's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ECX and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #495 out of 1283 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Strattec Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78. Strattec Security's value of 5.47% is 29.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Strattec Security has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.78, based on 1,283 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. Strattec Security's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.47% is 29.7% below 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 Strattec Security and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strattec Security's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strattec Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security (STU:SS8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.18, compared to a current price of €72.00 — trading 110.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 29.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.78. Strattec Security's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Strattec Security (STU:SS8), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.47% 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 Strattec Security (STU:SS8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €72.00 is trading 110.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.18.
GuruFocus considers Strattec Security to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SS8:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.47% (near median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: €34.18 vs. price of €72.00 (110.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#495 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SS8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strattec Security Corp designs develops, manufactures, and markets mechanical locks, electronically enhanced locks, and keys. It also produces ignition lock housings; and access control products, including latches, power sliding door systems, and door handles. Strattec ships products to customer locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Korea, and China, and provides full-service aftermarket support. Strattec also supplies products for the heavy truck and recreational vehicle markets, as well as precision, die castings.
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