Intertek GroupFRA:IT1 -0.22%80 ROE % is 33.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 27.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Intertek Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €424 Mil. Intertek Group's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,283 Mil. Therefore, Intertek Group's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intertek Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IT1'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.81 Med: 27.83 Max: 58
Current: 28.52
During the past 13 years, Intertek Group's highest ROE % was 58.00%. The lowest was 22.81%. And the median was 27.83%.
FRA:IT1's ROE % is ranked better than 90.83% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs FRA:IT1: 28.52
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) 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.
Intertek Group ROE % Related Terms
Intertek Group ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intertek Group'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 Business Services subindustry, Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) has a ROE % of 33.03% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 27.83. Over the past decade, Intertek Group's ROE % has ranged from 22.81 to 58.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #97 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Intertek Group's ROE % too high?
Intertek Group's current ROE % of 33.03% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 27.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.81 to a high of 58.00. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. Intertek Group's value of 33.03% is 308% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #97 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's ROE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #97 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This places Intertek Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. Intertek Group's value of 33.03% is 308% above this benchmark. Historically, Intertek Group's own ROE % has ranged from 22.81 to 58.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.83 vs. the industry median of 8.10, Intertek Group 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 Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 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. Intertek Group's current ROE % of 33.03% is 308% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current ROE % is 33.03%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 27.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.36, compared to a current price of €67.05 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 33.03%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 27.83 and 308% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1), the current ROE % is 33.03% 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.05 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.36.
GuruFocus considers Intertek Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IT1:
ROE %: 33.03% (19% above median its 10-year median of 27.83)
GF Value™: €57.36 vs. price of €67.05 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 308% above the Business Services median (#97 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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