The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung Electronics Co's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SMSDl'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 11.67 Max: 21.01
Current: 19.99
During the past 13 years, Samsung Electronics Co's highest ROE % was 21.01%. The lowest was 4.14%. And the median was 11.67%.
CHIX:SMSDl's ROE % is ranked better than 90.09% of 2423
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs CHIX:SMSDl: 19.99
Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDl) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
* 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samsung Electronics Co's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung Electronics Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) has a ROE % of 41.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 257% above median its historical median of 11.67. Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics Co's ROE % has ranged from 4.14 to 21.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #240 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's ROE % too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current ROE % of 41.61% is 257% above median its 10-year median of 11.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 21.01. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.61. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 41.61% is 802.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #240 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's ROE % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #240 out of 2423 companies for ROE %. This places Samsung Electronics Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.61. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 41.61% is 802.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung Electronics Co's own ROE % has ranged from 4.14 to 21.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.67 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Samsung Electronics Co 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.61, based on 2,423 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. Samsung Electronics Co's current ROE % of 41.61% is 802.6% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Electronics Co's current ROE % is 41.61%, which is 257% above median its own 10-year median of 11.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,587.45, compared to a current price of $3,615.00 — trading 127.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 41.61%, which is 257% above median its 10-year median of 11.67 and 802.6% above the Hardware industry median of 4.61. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL), the current ROE % is 41.61% 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 Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3,615.00 is trading 127.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,587.45.
GuruFocus considers Samsung Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMSDL:
ROE %: 41.61% (257% above median its 10-year median of 11.67)
GF Value™: $1,587.45 vs. price of $3,615.00 (127.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 802.6% above the Hardware median (#240 of 2423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SMSDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
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