Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN +0.33%74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 7.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 60.71% 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. Orell Fussli AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF24.6 Mil. Orell Fussli AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF124.4 Mil. Therefore, Orell Fussli AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OFN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.45 Med: 7.41 Max: 15.12
Current: 15.12
During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 15.12%. The lowest was -35.45%. And the median was 7.41%.
XSWX:OFN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 60.71% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.57
vs XSWX:OFN: 15.12
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) 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.
Orell Fussli AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli 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 19.77% mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.77% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 7.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #396 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.77% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 7.41. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. Orell Fussli AG's value of 19.77% is 87% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #396 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #396 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. Orell Fussli AG's value of 19.77% is 87% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.41 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Orell Fussli 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.57, based on 1,008 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.77% is 87% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.77%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 7.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.72, compared to a current price of CHF152.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.77%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 7.41 and 87% above the Business Services industry median of 10.57. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.77% 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF152.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.72.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.77% (167% above median its 10-year median of 7.41)
GF Value™: CHF93.72 vs. price of CHF152.00 (62.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87% above the Business Services median (#396 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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