EssilorluxotticaESLOF -0.84%82 ROE % is 4.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.89. GuruFocus rates ESLOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $277.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 799 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Essilorluxottica ranks better than 61.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essilorluxottica's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
ESLOF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 5.89 Max: 16.65
Current: 5.93
During the past 13 years, Essilorluxottica's highest ROE % was 16.65%. The lowest was 0.25%. And the median was 5.89%.
ESLOF's ROE % is ranked better than 61.08% of 799
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs ESLOF: 5.93
Essilorluxottica (OTCPK:ESLOF) 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.
Essilorluxottica ROE % Related Terms
Essilorluxottica ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essilorluxottica'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica ROE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Essilorluxottica's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essilorluxottica'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.
Essilorluxottica (ESLOF) has a ROE % of 4.87% 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 Essilorluxottica and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.89. Over the past decade, Essilorluxottica's ROE % has ranged from 0.25 to 16.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #311 out of 799 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Essilorluxottica's ROE % too high?
Essilorluxottica's current ROE % of 4.87% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 16.65. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROE % is 2.42. Essilorluxottica's value of 4.87% is 101.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #311 out of 799 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essilorluxottica has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essilorluxottica's ROE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Essilorluxottica ranks #311 out of 799 companies for ROE %. This puts Essilorluxottica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 2.42. Essilorluxottica's value of 4.87% is 101.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Essilorluxottica's own ROE % has ranged from 0.25 to 16.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.89 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Essilorluxottica 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.42, based on 799 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. Essilorluxottica's current ROE % of 4.87% is 101.2% 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 Essilorluxottica and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROE % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essilorluxottica's current ROE % is 4.87%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essilorluxottica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essilorluxottica (ESLOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $277.05, compared to a current price of $188.66 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 4.87%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.89 and 101.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.42. Essilorluxottica's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essilorluxottica (ESLOF), the current ROE % is 4.87% 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 Essilorluxottica (ESLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essilorluxottica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $188.66 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $277.05.
GuruFocus considers Essilorluxottica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ESLOF:
ROE %: 4.87% (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.89)
GF Value™: $277.05 vs. price of $188.66 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#311 of 799)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EssilorLuxottica is a combination of the leading manufacturer of premium frames and sunglasses and the leading manufacturer of optical lenses. Both companies are significantly larger than the next biggest competitor and command over 15% of the fragmented global eyewear market. The company has a broad geographical presence, with around 37% of sales in Europe, 45% in North America, and the rest in Asia and Latin America.
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