WashTec AGWHTAF 82 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 78.52. GuruFocus rates WHTAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.57. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, WashTec AG ranks better than 96.6% 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. WashTec AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.3 Mil. WashTec AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.8 Mil. Therefore, WashTec AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WashTec AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WHTAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.44 Med: 78.52 Max: 125.87
Current: 125.87
During the past 13 years, WashTec AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 125.87%. The lowest was 34.44%. And the median was 78.52%.
WHTAF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 96.6% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs WHTAF: 125.87
WashTec AG (OTCPK:WHTAF) 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.
WashTec AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
WashTec AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WashTec 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.
WHTAF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, WashTec 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.
WashTec AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, WashTec AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WashTec 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 (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 32.23% mean?
WashTec AG (WHTAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.23% 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 WashTec AG and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 78.52. Over the past decade, WashTec AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 34.44 to 125.87. According to the industry distribution chart, WashTec AG ranks #101 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is WashTec AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
WashTec AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.23% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 78.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.44 to a high of 125.87. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. WashTec AG's value of 32.23% is 379.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WashTec AG ranks #101 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WashTec AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WashTec AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, WashTec AG ranks #101 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places WashTec AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. WashTec AG's value of 32.23% is 379.6% above this benchmark. Historically, WashTec AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 34.44 to 125.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.52 vs. the industry median of 6.72, WashTec 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,971 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. WashTec AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.23% is 379.6% 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 WashTec AG 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. WashTec AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.23%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 78.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WashTec AG stock overvalued right now?
WashTec AG (WHTAF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 32.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.57, compared to a current price of $57.30 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.23%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 78.52 and 379.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. WashTec AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 WashTec AG (WHTAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 32.23% 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 WashTec AG (WHTAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WashTec AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.30 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.57.
Key valuation signals for WHTAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 32.23% (59% below median its 10-year median of 78.52)
GF Value™: $62.57 vs. price of $57.30 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 379.6% above the Industrial Products median (#101 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHTAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WashTec AG is a German holding company, which through its subsidiary provides industrial products. The core activity is that of developing car wash products and equipment and is performed by WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH, which is one of its subsidiaries. The key products of WashTec are manufactured which include portal washing systems, water recovery, washing lines, and consumables such as washing chemicals, wash brushes, moreover spare parts.
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