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Solarworld Energy SolutionsNSE:SOLARWORLD +1.20%29 ROE % is 23.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 40.27. GuruFocus rates NSE:SOLARWORLD with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Semiconductors companies, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks better than 81.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solarworld Energy Solutions's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SOLARWORLD'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.93 Med: 40.27 Max: 108.25
Current: 16.93
During the past 5 years, Solarworld Energy Solutions's highest ROE % was 108.25%. The lowest was 16.93%. And the median was 40.27%.
NSE:SOLARWORLD's ROE % is ranked better than 81.92% of 1001
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs NSE:SOLARWORLD: 16.93
Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) 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.
* 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.
NSE:SOLARWORLD vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: ROE % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Solarworld Energy Solutions'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.
Solarworld Energy Solutions ROE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solarworld Energy Solutions's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solarworld Energy Solutions'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.
Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) has a ROE % of 23.14% 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 Solarworld Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 40.27. Over the past decade, Solarworld Energy Solutions' ROE % has ranged from 16.93 to 108.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #181 out of 1001 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Solarworld Energy Solutions' ROE % too high?
Solarworld Energy Solutions' current ROE % of 23.14% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 40.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.93 to a high of 108.25. The Semiconductors industry median ROE % is 4.65. Solarworld Energy Solutions' value of 23.14% is 397.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #181 out of 1001 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solarworld Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solarworld Energy Solutions' ROE % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solarworld Energy Solutions ranks #181 out of 1001 companies for ROE %. This places Solarworld Energy Solutions in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.65. Solarworld Energy Solutions' value of 23.14% is 397.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Solarworld Energy Solutions' own ROE % has ranged from 16.93 to 108.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.27 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Solarworld Energy Solutions 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.65, based on 1,001 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. Solarworld Energy Solutions's current ROE % of 23.14% is 397.6% 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 Solarworld Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROE % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solarworld Energy Solutions's current ROE % is 23.14%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 40.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solarworld Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD) has a current ROE % of 23.14%. The current ROE % is 23.14%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 40.27 and 397.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.65. Solarworld Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Solarworld Energy Solutions (NSE:SOLARWORLD), the current ROE % is 23.14% 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.
Solarworld Energy Solutions Ltd is a solar energy solutions provider, specialising in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for solar power projects. The company provides solutions for Ground Mount Solar EPC, Roof Top Solar IPP, and Asset Management. Its products are PV MODULE and BESS.
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