Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN -1.27%87 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 29.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks better than 75.82% 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. Bossard Holding AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF69 Mil. Bossard Holding AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF293 Mil. Therefore, Bossard Holding AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.83 Med: 29.44 Max: 36.56
Current: 23.82
During the past 13 years, Bossard Holding AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 36.56%. The lowest was 22.83%. And the median was 29.44%.
XSWX:BOSN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.82% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs XSWX:BOSN: 23.82
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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.
Bossard Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard 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 23.60% mean?
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.60% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 29.44. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 22.83 to 36.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #37 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.60% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 29.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.83 to a high of 36.56. The Industrial Distribution industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. Bossard Holding AG's value of 23.60% is 163.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #37 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #37 out of 153 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Bossard Holding AG in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96. Bossard Holding AG's value of 23.60% is 163.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 22.83 to 36.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.44 vs. the industry median of 8.96, Bossard 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 Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.96, based on 153 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 23.60% is 163.4% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.60%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 29.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF194.00 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.60%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 29.44 and 163.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.96. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 23.60% 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF194.00 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 23.60% (20% below median its 10-year median of 29.44)
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF194.00 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#37 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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