Ascom Holding AGXSWX:ASCN -2.14%69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 27.95. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ASCN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF5.82 (Fairly Valued). Among 581 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ascom Holding AG ranks better than 79% 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. Ascom Holding AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF25.8 Mil. Ascom Holding AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF45.0 Mil. Therefore, Ascom Holding AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 57.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascom Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ASCN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -246.11 Med: 27.95 Max: 60.8
Current: 34.06
During the past 13 years, Ascom Holding AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 60.80%. The lowest was -246.11%. And the median was 27.95%.
XSWX:ASCN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 79% of 581
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 9.93
vs XSWX:ASCN: 34.06
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) 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.
Ascom Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Ascom Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascom Holding 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.
XSWX:ASCN vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, Ascom Holding 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.
Ascom Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ascom Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascom Holding 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 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 57.40% mean?
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.40% 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 27.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #122 out of 581 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Ascom Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Ascom Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.40% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 27.95. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.93. Ascom Holding AG's value of 57.40% is 478% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #122 out of 581 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascom Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascom Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ascom Holding AG ranks #122 out of 581 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Ascom Holding AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.93. Ascom Holding AG's value of 57.40% is 478% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.95 vs. the industry median of 9.93, Ascom Holding 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 9.93, based on 581 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. Ascom Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 57.40% is 478% 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascom Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.40%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 27.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascom Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF5.82, compared to a current price of CHF5.95 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.40%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 27.95 and 478% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 9.93. Ascom Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 57.40% 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF5.95 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF5.82.
GuruFocus considers Ascom Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASCN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 57.40% (105% above median its 10-year median of 27.95)
GF Value™: CHF5.82 vs. price of CHF5.95 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 478% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#122 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ASCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascom Holding AG is a solutions provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions in the healthcare and enterprise sectors. The company consists of a business unit, the purpose of which is to use its product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide digitalized, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry, security, and retail sectors. The company has three segments OEM, Enterprise, and Healthcare. It derives a majority of revenue from the healthcare segment.
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