GracoFRA:GA8 +1.41%91 ROE % is 17.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 27.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,005 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks better than 89.48% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Graco's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €410 Mil. Graco's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,319 Mil. Therefore, Graco's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graco's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GA8'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.73 Med: 27.22 Max: 46.25
Current: 19.88
During the past 13 years, Graco's highest ROE % was 46.25%. The lowest was 6.73%. And the median was 27.22%.
FRA:GA8's ROE % is ranked better than 89.48% of 3005
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs FRA:GA8: 19.88
Graco (FRA:GA8) 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.
Graco ROE % Related Terms
Graco ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graco'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.
Graco ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graco'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.
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a ROE % of 17.68% 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 Graco and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 27.22. Over the past decade, Graco's ROE % has ranged from 6.73 to 46.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #316 out of 3005 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Graco's ROE % too high?
Graco's current ROE % of 17.68% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 27.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.73 to a high of 46.25. The Industrial Products industry median ROE % is 5.85. Graco's value of 17.68% is 202.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #316 out of 3005 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's ROE % compare to CR and PNR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #316 out of 3005 companies for ROE %. This places Graco in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.85. Graco's value of 17.68% is 202.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own ROE % has ranged from 6.73 to 46.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.22 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Graco 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,005 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. Graco's current ROE % of 17.68% is 202.2% 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 Graco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current ROE % is 17.68%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 27.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.46, compared to a current price of €64.90 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 17.68%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 27.22 and 202.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current ROE % is 17.68% 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.90 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.46.
GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:
ROE %: 17.68% (35% below median its 10-year median of 27.22)
GF Value™: €79.46 vs. price of €64.90 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202.2% above the Industrial Products median (#316 of 3005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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