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APG SGAXSWX:APGN 73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 62.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 46.51. GuruFocus rates XSWX:APGN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF202.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Media - Diversified companies, APG SGA ranks better than 84.49% 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. APG SGA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF29.9 Mil. APG SGA's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF47.7 Mil. Therefore, APG SGA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APG SGA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:APGN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.31 Med: 46.51 Max: 64.72
Current: 51.39
During the past 13 years, APG SGA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 64.72%. The lowest was 17.31%. And the median was 46.51%.
XSWX:APGN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 84.49% of 864
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.44
vs XSWX:APGN: 51.39
APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) 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.
APG SGA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
APG SGA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APG SGA'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:APGN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, APG SGA'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.
APG SGA Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, APG SGA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APG SGA'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 62.69% mean?
APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 62.69% 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 APG SGA and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 46.51. Over the past decade, APG SGA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.31 to 64.72. According to the industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #134 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is APG SGA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
APG SGA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 62.69% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 46.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.31 to a high of 64.72. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. APG SGA's value of 62.69% is 1052.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #134 out of 864 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APG SGA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APG SGA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #134 out of 864 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places APG SGA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44. APG SGA's value of 62.69% is 1052.4% above this benchmark. Historically, APG SGA's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.31 to 64.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.51 vs. the industry median of 5.44, APG SGA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.44, based on 864 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. APG SGA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 62.69% is 1052.4% 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 APG SGA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APG SGA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 62.69%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 46.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APG SGA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF202.77, compared to a current price of CHF198.00 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 62.69%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 46.51 and 1052.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.44. APG SGA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 62.69% 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF198.00 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF202.77.
GuruFocus considers APG SGA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:APGN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 62.69% (35% above median its 10-year median of 46.51)
GF Value™: CHF202.77 vs. price of CHF198.00 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1052.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#134 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:APGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APG SGA SA is a Swiss out-of-home advertising media company. As a media company, it transports advertising messages into public and private areas with posters, screens, and related media as promotions and mobile advertising. This media performance is generated in streets, city centers, pedestrian zones, railway stations, shopping centers, airports, tourist resorts, and on the outside and inside of public transport vehicles. The company operates in Switzerland and Serbia. It derives revenue from Advertising and maximum from Switzerland.
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