Judges ScientificJSCIF -3.85%77 ROE % is 1.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 21.81. GuruFocus rates JSCIF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,422 Hardware companies, Judges Scientific ranks better than 56.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Judges Scientific's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSCIF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 21.81 Max: 38.9
Current: 6.27
During the past 13 years, Judges Scientific's highest ROE % was 38.90%. The lowest was 0.36%. And the median was 21.81%.
JSCIF's ROE % is ranked better than 56.32% of 2422
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.635
vs JSCIF: 6.27
Judges Scientific (OTCPK:JSCIF) 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.
Judges Scientific ROE % Related Terms
Judges Scientific ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Judges Scientific'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Judges Scientific's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Judges Scientific'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.
Judges Scientific (JSCIF) has a ROE % of 1.58% 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 21.81. Over the past decade, Judges Scientific's ROE % has ranged from 0.36 to 38.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1058 out of 2422 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Judges Scientific's ROE % too high?
Judges Scientific's current ROE % of 1.58% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 21.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 38.90. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.64. Judges Scientific's value of 1.58% is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1058 out of 2422 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Judges Scientific has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Judges Scientific's ROE % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Judges Scientific ranks #1058 out of 2422 companies for ROE %. This puts Judges Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.64. Judges Scientific's value of 1.58% is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Judges Scientific's own ROE % has ranged from 0.36 to 38.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.81 vs. the industry median of 4.64, Judges Scientific has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.64, 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. Judges Scientific's current ROE % of 1.58% is 65.9% below 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 Judges Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Judges Scientific's current ROE % is 1.58%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 21.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Judges Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific (JSCIF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.11, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 1.58%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 21.81 and 65.9% below the Hardware industry median of 4.64. Judges Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF), the current ROE % is 1.58% 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 Judges Scientific (JSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Judges Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $124.11.
GuruFocus considers Judges Scientific to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSCIF:
ROE %: 1.58% (93% below median its 10-year median of 21.81)
GF Value™: $124.11 vs. price of $62.50 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Hardware median (#1058 of 2422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Judges Scientific PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and sale of scientific instruments. The company operates in two main segments namely Materials Sciences and Vacuum. The firm specializes in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses. The company has operational footprints across the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, North America, and the Rest of the world.
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