Lonza Group (FRA:LO3) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -3.59% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:LO3 Lonza Group Ltd FRA:LO3
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Price €583.60
GF Value €642.72
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What is Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Lonza Group FRA:LO3 +0.69% 81 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -3.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:LO3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €642.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lonza Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -17.00%. Lonza Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.74. Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.59%.


Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Lonza Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Lonza Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:LO3 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Lonza Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Lonza Group'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
=-3.19% / 4.74
=-0.67%

Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-17.00% / 4.74
=-3.59%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -3.59% mean?
Lonza Group (FRA:LO3) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -3.59% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Lonza Group and its competitors.
Is Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Lonza Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -3.59%. Overall, Lonza Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to TMO and DHR?
Lonza Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -3.59% can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Lonza Group and its competitors. Lonza Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -3.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lonza Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group (FRA:LO3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €642.72, compared to a current price of €583.60 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -3.59%. Lonza Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Lonza Group (FRA:LO3), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -3.59% 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 Lonza Group (FRA:LO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €583.60 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €642.72. GuruFocus considers Lonza Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LO3:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -3.59%
  • GF Value™: €642.72 vs. price of €583.60 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lonza Group Business Description

Address Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, CHE, 4002
Lonza Group is a contract development and manufacturing organization. It operates under four segments: small molecules, biologics, cell and gene, and capsules and health ingredients. Lonza derives its revenue primarily from long-term supply agreements with pharmaceutical customers. The company provides development and manufacturing services throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, from drug research to commercial supply. The majority of Lonza's customers are pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and government research organizations.
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