ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Key Tronic's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9.1 Mil. Key Tronic's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €89.9 Mil. Therefore, Key Tronic's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Key Tronic's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KT1'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.49 Med: 3.18 Max: 6.33
Current: -15.49
During the past 13 years, Key Tronic's highest ROE % was 6.33%. The lowest was -15.49%. And the median was 3.18%.
FRA:KT1's ROE % is ranked worse than 85.67% of 2422
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.66
vs FRA:KT1: -15.49
Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) 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.
Key Tronic ROE % Related Terms
Key Tronic ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Key Tronic'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Key Tronic's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) has a ROE % of -10.10% 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #2075 out of 2422 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Key Tronic's ROE % too high?
Key Tronic's current ROE % is -10.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #2075 out of 2422 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's ROE % compare to TBIIF and UAVS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #2075 out of 2422 companies for ROE %. This places Key Tronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.66. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.66, based on 2,422 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. 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Tronic's current ROE % is -10.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.25, compared to a current price of €3.66 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -10.10%. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 Key Tronic (FRA:KT1), the current ROE % is -10.10% 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 Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.66 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.25.
GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KT1:
ROE %: -10.10%
GF Value™: €2.25 vs. price of €3.66 (62.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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