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Verbund AGWBO:VER +0.26%70 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 14.11. GuruFocus rates WBO:VER with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Verbund AG ranks better than 76.05% 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. Verbund AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €993 Mil. Verbund AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,063 Mil. Therefore, Verbund AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verbund AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:VER'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.13 Med: 14.11 Max: 32.08
Current: 13.36
During the past 13 years, Verbund AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 32.08%. The lowest was 7.13%. And the median was 14.11%.
WBO:VER's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 76.05% of 430
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs WBO:VER: 13.36
Verbund AG (WBO:VER) 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.
Verbund AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Verbund AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verbund 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.
Verbund AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verbund AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verbund 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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.96% mean?
Verbund AG (WBO:VER) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.96% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Verbund AG and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 14.11. Over the past decade, Verbund AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.13 to 32.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #103 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Verbund AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Verbund AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.96% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 14.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 32.08. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.49. Verbund AG's value of 10.96% is 144.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #103 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verbund AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbund AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Verbund AG ranks #103 out of 430 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Verbund AG in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.49. Verbund AG's value of 10.96% is 144.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Verbund AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.13 to 32.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.11 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Verbund 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.49, based on 430 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. Verbund AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.96% is 144.1% 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 Verbund AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbund AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 14.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbund AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG (WBO:VER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.87, compared to a current price of €58.80 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 14.11 and 144.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.49. Verbund AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.96% as of Jun. 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 Verbund AG (WBO:VER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbund AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.80 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.87.
GuruFocus considers Verbund AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VER:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.96% (22% below median its 10-year median of 14.11)
GF Value™: €57.87 vs. price of €58.80 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#103 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1947 through a nationalization act, Verbund is the leading power producer in Austria. The Austrian state owns 51% of its capital. Hydro accounts for more than 90% of the total power output. Hydro power is generated from reservoirs and pumped storage plants in the Austrian Alps, and run-of-river plants in Austria and southern Germany. Total hydro capacity amounts to 8.4 GW. Verbund also owns the Austrian electricity grid through its fully owned subsidiary AP. In 2021, the firm acquired 51% of Gas Connect Austria, a gas transmission and distribution system operator. The group also owns one CCGT and is involved in trading and development of wind and solar capacity.
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