Colorado PeinturesCAS:COL -0.63%66 ROE % is 22.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates CAS:COL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD55.03 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Colorado Peintures ranks better than 91.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colorado Peintures's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:COL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.37 Med: 11.92 Max: 19.34
Current: 19.34
During the past 13 years, Colorado Peintures's highest ROE % was 19.34%. The lowest was 5.37%. And the median was 11.92%.
CAS:COL's ROE % is ranked better than 91.83% of 1591
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs CAS:COL: 19.34
Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
Colorado Peintures ROE % Related Terms
Colorado Peintures ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colorado Peintures's ROE % 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Colorado Peintures's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Colorado Peintures ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Colorado Peintures's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colorado Peintures's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) has a ROE % of 22.41% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Colorado Peintures and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 11.92. Over the past decade, Colorado Peintures' ROE % has ranged from 5.37 to 19.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #130 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Colorado Peintures' ROE % too high?
Colorado Peintures' current ROE % of 22.41% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 11.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.37 to a high of 19.34. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. Colorado Peintures' value of 22.41% is 331.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #130 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colorado Peintures has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colorado Peintures' ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #130 out of 1591 companies for ROE %. This places Colorado Peintures in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. Colorado Peintures' value of 22.41% is 331.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Colorado Peintures' own ROE % has ranged from 5.37 to 19.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 5.19, Colorado Peintures 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.19, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colorado Peintures's current ROE % of 22.41% is 331.8% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Colorado Peintures and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colorado Peintures's current ROE % is 22.41%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 11.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colorado Peintures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD55.03, compared to a current price of MAD78.89 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 22.41%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 331.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. Colorado Peintures' overall GF Score™ is 66/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL), the current ROE % is 22.41% 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 Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MAD78.89 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MAD55.03.
GuruFocus considers Colorado Peintures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:COL:
ROE %: 22.41% (88% above median its 10-year median of 11.92)
GF Value™: MAD55.03 vs. price of MAD78.89 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 331.8% above the Chemicals median (#130 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:COL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colorado Peintures is engaged in the production of architectural paints, coatings as well as decorative paints. The company provides interior paints, exterior paints, automotive refinish, tinting machine, and industrial coatings.
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