Hexcel (FRA:HXL) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

Hexcel FRA:HXL -2.55% 87 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HXL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Hexcel's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.90%. Hexcel's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.78. Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49%.

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Hexcel ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.60	1.18	1.66	2.93	2.49

FRA:HXL vs LOAR, AVAV, DPC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

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Hexcel ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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Hexcel ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value	=	ROE %	/	PB Ratio
	=	7.39%	/	4.50
	=	1.64%

Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value	=	ROE %	/	PB Ratio
	=	11.90%	/	4.78
	=	2.49%

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What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.49% mean?

Hexcel (FRA:HXL) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.49% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors.

Is Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?

Hexcel's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.49%. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LOAR and AVAV?

Hexcel's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.49% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Aerospace & Defense company?

A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?

A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors. Hexcel's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel (FRA:HXL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.84, compared to a current price of €86.98 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.49%. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hexcel (FRA:HXL), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.49% 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 Hexcel (FRA:HXL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €86.98 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €69.84. GuruFocus considers Hexcel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HXL:

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.49%
GF Value™: €69.84 vs. price of €86.98 (24.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hexcel Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Other Exchanges HXL:USA

Address 281 Tresser Boulevard, Two Stamford Plaza, 16th Floor, Stamford, CT, USA, 06901

Website https://www.hexcel.com

Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.

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