Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 12.48% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Springer Nature AG KGaA XTER:SPG +1.66% 44 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.46%. Springer Nature AG KGaA's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.88. Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.48%.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Springer Nature AG KGaA ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Springer Nature AG KGaA Annual Data
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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Springer Nature AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.30 7.00 12.48

XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.


Springer Nature AG KGaA ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Springer Nature AG KGaA'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
=18.54% / 1.88
=9.86%

Springer Nature AG KGaA'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
=23.46% / 1.88
=12.48%

* 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 12.48% mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.48% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.48%. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.48% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 12.48%. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.48%. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 12.48% 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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