Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Apr. 2026)


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75 GF Score
Price CHF296.50
GF Value CHF258.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Broadcom XSWX:AVGO +0.92% 75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF258.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 984 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks better than 99.9% 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. Broadcom's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF29,330 Mil. Broadcom's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-34,176 Mil. Therefore, Broadcom's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Broadcom's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:AVGO' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

XSWX:AVGO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
99.9% of 984 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.24 vs XSWX:AVGO: Negative Tangible Equity

Broadcom  (XSWX:AVGO) 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.


Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Broadcom Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Broadcom Quarterly Data
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XSWX:AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.


Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Broadcom's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Broadcom's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Broadcom Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Broadcom's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=18442.985/( (-60961.092+-38903.645 )/ 2 )
=18442.985/-49932.3685
=Negative Tangible Equity %

Broadcom's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=29330.224/( (-38073.551+-30277.706)/ 2 )
=29330.224/-34175.6285
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Broadcom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #1 out of 984 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Broadcom's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Broadcom's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #1 out of 984 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #1 out of 984 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Broadcom in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24. 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 5.24, based on 984 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 Broadcom and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadcom's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF258.64, compared to a current price of CHF296.50 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Apr. 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF296.50 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF258.64. GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVGO:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: CHF258.64 vs. price of CHF296.50 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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