Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL +1.51%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 13.92. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks better than 87.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.01 Med: 13.92 Max: 18.4
Current: 18.4
During the past 13 years, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.40%. The lowest was -25.01%. And the median was 13.92%.
XPAR:EXPL's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.36% of 1566
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs XPAR:EXPL: 18.40
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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 18.72% mean?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.72% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 13.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #198 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.72% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.92. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 18.72% is 229% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #198 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #198 out of 1566 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 18.72% is 229% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.92 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.69, based on 1,566 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 18.72% is 229% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.72%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 13.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.84, compared to a current price of €269.00 — trading 53% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.72%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 13.92 and 229% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.69. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 18.72% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €269.00 is trading 53% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.84.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 18.72% (34% above median its 10-year median of 13.92)
GF Value™: €175.84 vs. price of €269.00 (53% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229% above the Chemicals median (#198 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
88GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XPAR:EXPL
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XPAR:EXPL has been successfully added to your 
