Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -36.23% (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value CHF20.13
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What is Lanxess AG ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS 62 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -36.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lanxess AG's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.94%. Lanxess AG's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44. Lanxess AG's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -36.23%.

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Lanxess AG ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.

Lanxess AG ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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Lanxess AG ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Lanxess AG'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
=-14.28% / N/A
=N/A

Lanxess AG'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
=-15.94% / 0.44
=-36.23%

* 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 -36.23% mean?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -36.23% 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors.
Is Lanxess AG's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Lanxess AG's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -36.23%. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -36.23% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -36.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -36.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -36.23%. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -36.23% 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -36.23%
  • GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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