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Standex InternationalSXI -2.55%79 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks better than 99.97% 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. Standex International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $267.9 Mil. Standex International's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-71.0 Mil. Therefore, Standex 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 Standex International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SXI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.91 Med: 36.84 Max: 81.32
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 13 years, Standex International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 81.32%. The lowest was 25.91%. And the median was 36.84%.
SXI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.97% of 2972
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs SXI: Negative Tangible Equity
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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.
Standex International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Standex International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex 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.
Standex International Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
SXI vs MWA, KAI, MIR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex 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.
Standex International Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex 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?
Standex International (SXI) 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 Standex International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Standex International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 25.91 to 81.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #1 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Standex International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Standex International's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.91 to a high of 81.32. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #1 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MWA and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #1 out of 2972 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Standex International in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Historically, Standex International's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 25.91 to 81.32 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,972 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex 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 Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.52, compared to a current price of $307.54 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Standex International (SXI), 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $307.54 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.52.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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