ZotefoamsZTFMF 74 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 10.26. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 90.6% 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. Zotefoams's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $34.5 Mil. Zotefoams's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $142.0 Mil. Therefore, Zotefoams's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zotefoams's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ZTFMF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65 Med: 10.26 Max: 22.47
Current: 21.74
During the past 13 years, Zotefoams's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 22.47%. The lowest was -2.65%. And the median was 10.26%.
ZTFMF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 90.6% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.7
vs ZTFMF: 21.74
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.
Zotefoams Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Zotefoams Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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.
ZTFMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams'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 24.30% mean?
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.30% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 10.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #148 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Zotefoams' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Zotefoams' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.30% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.26. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Zotefoams' value of 24.30% is 326.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #148 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #148 out of 1575 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Zotefoams in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70. Zotefoams' value of 24.30% is 326.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.26 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Zotefoams 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 5.70, based on 1,575 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. Zotefoams's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.30% is 326.3% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zotefoams's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.30%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 10.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.30%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.26 and 326.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.70. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.30% 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04.
GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.30% (137% above median its 10-year median of 10.26)
GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 326.3% above the Chemicals median (#148 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
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