Levi StraussLEVI +0.77%85 ROE % is 31.36% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 31.52. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 94.83% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Levi Strauss's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $703 Mil. Levi Strauss's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,243 Mil. Therefore, Levi Strauss's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 31.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Levi Strauss's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.88 Med: 31.52 Max: 58.92
Current: 28.73
During the past 12 years, Levi Strauss's highest ROE % was 58.92%. The lowest was -8.88%. And the median was 31.52%.
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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Levi Strauss ROE % Related Terms
Levi Strauss ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss ROE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a ROE % of 31.36% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #53 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Levi Strauss' ROE % too high?
Levi Strauss' current ROE % of 31.36% is near median its 10-year median of 31.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROE % is 4.13. Levi Strauss' value of 31.36% is 659.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #53 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' ROE % compare to VFC and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #53 out of 1025 companies for ROE %. This places Levi Strauss in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.13. Levi Strauss' value of 31.36% is 659.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.52 vs. the industry median of 4.13, Levi Strauss 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.13, based on 1,025 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. Levi Strauss's current ROE % of 31.36% is 659.3% 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROE % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current ROE % is 31.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.66, compared to a current price of $23.55 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 31.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.52 and 659.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.13. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current ROE % is 31.36% as of Feb. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.55 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.66.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
ROE %: 31.36% (near median its 10-year median of 31.52)
GF Value™: $20.66 vs. price of $23.55 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 659.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#53 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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