Evonik Industries AGEVKIF +1.47%61 ROE % is 6.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.05. GuruFocus rates EVKIF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Evonik Industries AG ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evonik Industries AG's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
EVKIF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.68 Med: 7.05 Max: 25.22
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Evonik Industries AG's highest ROE % was 25.22%. The lowest was -4.68%. And the median was 7.05%.
EVKIF's ROE % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs EVKIF: 1.85
Evonik Industries AG (OTCPK:EVKIF) 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Evonik Industries AG'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.
Evonik Industries AG ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Evonik Industries AG's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evonik Industries AG'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.
Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) has a ROE % of 6.08% 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #1060 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Evonik Industries AG's ROE % too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current ROE % of 6.08% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.05. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Evonik Industries AG's value of 6.08% is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #1060 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #1060 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This places Evonik Industries AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Evonik Industries AG's value of 6.08% is 17% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.05 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Evonik Industries AG 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 5.20, based on 1,590 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. Evonik Industries AG's current ROE % of 6.08% is 17% 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evonik Industries AG's current ROE % is 6.08%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.29, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 6.08%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.05 and 17% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF), the current ROE % is 6.08% 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.29.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EVKIF:
ROE %: 6.08% (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.05)
GF Value™: $17.29 vs. price of $17.25 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Chemicals median (#1060 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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