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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Covalon Technologies'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.
Covalon Technologies ROE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Covalon Technologies's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covalon Technologies'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.
Covalon Technologies (CVALF) has a ROE % of 16.12% 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 Covalon Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Covalon Technologies ranks #318 out of 796 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Covalon Technologies' ROE % too high?
Covalon Technologies' current ROE % is 16.12%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROE % is 2.41. Covalon Technologies' value of 16.12% is 568.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covalon Technologies ranks #318 out of 796 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Covalon Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covalon Technologies' ROE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Covalon Technologies ranks #318 out of 796 companies for ROE %. This puts Covalon Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 2.41. Covalon Technologies' value of 16.12% is 568.9% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.41, based on 796 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. Covalon Technologies's current ROE % of 16.12% is 568.9% 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 Covalon Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROE % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covalon Technologies's current ROE % is 16.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covalon Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covalon Technologies (CVALF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.53, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 16.12% and 568.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.41. Covalon Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Covalon Technologies (CVALF), the current ROE % is 16.12% 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 Covalon Technologies (CVALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covalon Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.53.
GuruFocus considers Covalon Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CVALF:
ROE %: 16.12%
GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $1.51 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 568.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#318 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covalon Technologies Ltd is engaged in the business of researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing patent-protected medical products that improve patient outcomes in the areas of infection management, wound care, and surgical procedures. The company generates revenue through development contracts, licensing agreements, distribution contracts, and sales. Its products include IV dressings, surgical site protection products, vascular access protection products, and others, and its solutions include primary dressing cover, vascular access technologies, advanced wound care, sensitive skin solutions, custom medical coatings, and patient resource support.
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