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InterDigitalMIL:1IDCC +9.75%52 ROE % is 40.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 17.43. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IDCC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, InterDigital ranks better than 91.82% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. InterDigital's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €404.0 Mil. InterDigital's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €999.3 Mil. Therefore, InterDigital's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 40.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for InterDigital's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1IDCC'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 17.43 Max: 49.85
Current: 34.38
During the past 13 years, InterDigital's highest ROE % was 49.85%. The lowest was 2.46%. And the median was 17.43%.
MIL:1IDCC's ROE % is ranked better than 91.82% of 2690
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.79
vs MIL:1IDCC: 34.38
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
InterDigital ROE % Related Terms
InterDigital ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for InterDigital'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 Software - Application subindustry, InterDigital'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.
InterDigital ROE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, InterDigital's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InterDigital'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
InterDigital (MIL:1IDCC) has a ROE % of 40.43% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on InterDigital and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 17.43. Over the past decade, InterDigital's ROE % has ranged from 2.46 to 49.85. According to the industry distribution chart, InterDigital ranks #220 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is InterDigital's ROE % too high?
InterDigital's current ROE % of 40.43% is 132% above median its 10-year median of 17.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 49.85. The Software industry median ROE % is 4.79. InterDigital's value of 40.43% is 744.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterDigital ranks #220 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, InterDigital has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterDigital's ROE % compare to PCTY and TTAN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, InterDigital ranks #220 out of 2690 companies for ROE %. This places InterDigital in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.79. InterDigital's value of 40.43% is 744.1% above this benchmark. Historically, InterDigital's own ROE % has ranged from 2.46 to 49.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 4.79, InterDigital 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 Software company?
The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.79, based on 2,690 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. InterDigital's current ROE % of 40.43% is 744.1% 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 InterDigital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterDigital's current ROE % is 40.43%, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 17.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InterDigital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterDigital (MIL:1IDCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.42, compared to a current price of €247.60 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 40.43%, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 744.1% above the Software industry median of 4.79. InterDigital's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 InterDigital (MIL:1IDCC), the current ROE % is 40.43% as of Jun. 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 InterDigital (MIL:1IDCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterDigital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €247.60 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €118.42.
GuruFocus considers InterDigital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IDCC:
ROE %: 40.43% (132% above median its 10-year median of 17.43)
GF Value™: €118.42 vs. price of €247.60 (109.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 744.1% above the Software median (#220 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IDCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
InterDigital Inc is a research and development company focused on wireless, Video, Artificial Intelligence, and related Technologies. It designs and develops technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. The majority of revenue is generated from fixed-fee patent license agreements, with a smaller portion coming from variable royalty agreements. Geographically, it operates in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe, with the majority is from China.
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