Fuchs SEXSWX:FPE3 91 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 19.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FPE3 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.27. Among 1,572 Chemicals companies, Fuchs SE ranks better than 89.82% 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. Fuchs SE's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF324 Mil. Fuchs SE's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,484 Mil. Therefore, Fuchs SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuchs SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FPE3'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.48 Med: 19.64 Max: 30.98
Current: 20.71
During the past 13 years, Fuchs SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 30.98%. The lowest was 17.48%. And the median was 19.64%.
XSWX:FPE3's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 89.82% of 1572
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs XSWX:FPE3: 20.71
Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) 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.
Fuchs SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Fuchs SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuchs SE'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:FPE3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fuchs SE'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.
Fuchs SE Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fuchs SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuchs SE'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 four times the quarterly (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 21.83% mean?
Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.83% 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 19.64. Over the past decade, Fuchs SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.48 to 30.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #160 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Fuchs SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Fuchs SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.83% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.48 to a high of 30.98. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Fuchs SE's value of 21.83% is 283.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #160 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuchs SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuchs SE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #160 out of 1572 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Fuchs SE in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Fuchs SE's value of 21.83% is 283.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuchs SE's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.48 to 30.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.64 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Fuchs SE 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.69, based on 1,572 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. Fuchs SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.83% is 283.7% 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuchs SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.83%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 19.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuchs SE stock overvalued right now?
Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 21.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.27, compared to a current price of CHF35.90 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.83%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64 and 283.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.69. Fuchs SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 21.83% 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 Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuchs SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.90 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.27.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FPE3:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 21.83% (11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64)
GF Value™: CHF36.27 vs. price of CHF35.90 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 283.7% above the Chemicals median (#160 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FPE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuchs SE is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells high-grade lubricants and related specialties. The firm's product portfolio includes automotive, industrial lubricants, and other lubricants. The revenue of the company is generated from Processing industry, Off-Highway Vehicles and Transportation, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle Components, Primary Industry and Energy, Aftermarket and Trading, and Others Segment. The company itself into three segments based on geography: Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and North and South America. The EMEA segment generates the majority of its revenue.
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