Aixtron SEXSWX:AIXA -2.40%83 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AIXA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF15.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Aixtron SE ranks better than 58.27% 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. Aixtron SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-79.9 Mil. Aixtron SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF758.0 Mil. Therefore, Aixtron SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aixtron SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AIXA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.95 Med: 12.38 Max: 22.54
Current: 7.33
During the past 13 years, Aixtron SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.54%. The lowest was -7.95%. And the median was 12.38%.
XSWX:AIXA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 58.27% of 985
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs XSWX:AIXA: 7.33
Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) 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.
Aixtron SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Aixtron SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aixtron SE'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.
XSWX:AIXA vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Aixtron SE'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.
Aixtron SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Aixtron SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aixtron SE'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 -10.54% mean?
Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -10.54% 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 Aixtron SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aixtron SE ranks #411 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Aixtron SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Aixtron SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Aixtron SE ranks #411 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aixtron SE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aixtron SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aixtron SE ranks #411 out of 985 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Aixtron SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.19. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 5.19, based on 985 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 Aixtron SE and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aixtron SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aixtron SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF15.26, compared to a current price of CHF49.29 — trading 223% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.54%. Aixtron SE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -10.54% 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 Aixtron SE (XSWX:AIXA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aixtron SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF49.29 is trading 223% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF15.26.
GuruFocus considers Aixtron SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AIXA:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -10.54%
GF Value™: CHF15.26 vs. price of CHF49.29 (223% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AIXA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aixtron SE is a provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The company's technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers to build components for electronic and optoelectronic applications based on compound, silicon, or organic semiconductor materials. Its components are used in displays, signaling, lighting, fiber optic communication systems, wireless and mobile telephony applications, optical and electronic storage devices, computing, as well as in other applications. Business operation of the group can be seen in the market of Germany, the USA, Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia.
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