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Burckhardt Compression Holding AGXSWX:BCHN +1.31%75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCHN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF629.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BCHN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.63 Med: 20.96 Max: 34.48
Current: 33.94
During the past 13 years, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.48%. The lowest was 9.63%. And the median was 20.96%.
XSWX:BCHN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 92.56% of 2972
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XSWX:BCHN: 33.94
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XSWX:BCHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression 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 (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 38.12% mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.12% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 20.96. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.63 to 34.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #221 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.12% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 20.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 34.48. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 38.12% is 467.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #221 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #221 out of 2972 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 38.12% is 467.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 9.63 to 34.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Burckhardt Compression 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,972 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 38.12% is 467.3% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.12%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 20.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF629.40, compared to a current price of CHF462.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.12%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 467.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 38.12% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF462.50 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF629.40.
GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCHN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 38.12% (82% above median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: CHF629.40 vs. price of CHF462.50 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 467.3% above the Industrial Products median (#221 of 2972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BCHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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