Upson InternationalPHS:UPSON 49 ROE % is 17.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 24.11. GuruFocus rates PHS:UPSON with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Upson International ranks better than 68.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upson International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:UPSON'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.46 Med: 24.11 Max: 55.27
Current: 12.82
During the past 7 years, Upson International's highest ROE % was 55.27%. The lowest was 12.46%. And the median was 24.11%.
PHS:UPSON's ROE % is ranked better than 68.09% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs PHS:UPSON: 12.82
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) 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.
Upson International ROE % Related Terms
Upson International ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upson International'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Upson International'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.
Upson International ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Upson International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upson International'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.
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) has a ROE % of 17.36% 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 Upson International and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 24.11. Over the past decade, Upson International's ROE % has ranged from 12.46 to 55.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Upson International ranks #350 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Upson International's ROE % too high?
Upson International's current ROE % of 17.36% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.46 to a high of 55.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Upson International's value of 17.36% is 168.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upson International ranks #350 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Upson International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upson International's ROE % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Upson International ranks #350 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This puts Upson International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Upson International's value of 17.36% is 168.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Upson International's own ROE % has ranged from 12.46 to 55.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.11 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Upson International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.46, based on 1,097 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. Upson International's current ROE % of 17.36% is 168.7% 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 Upson International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upson International's current ROE % is 17.36%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 24.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upson International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International (PHS:UPSON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.97, compared to a current price of ₱0.70 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 17.36%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.11 and 168.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. Upson International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON), the current ROE % is 17.36% 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.70 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.97.
GuruFocus considers Upson International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:UPSON:
ROE %: 17.36% (28% below median its 10-year median of 24.11)
GF Value™: ₱0.97 vs. price of ₱0.70 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#350 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:UPSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upson International Corp is engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, marketing, at wholesale and retail all kinds of goods, commodities, wares and merchandise such as but not limited to computer hardware equipment, telecommunications and other similar products. The company operates in two segments 1) Retail of information and communications technology (ICT) products. and 2) Retail of water filtration and purification devices. Key revenue is generated from ICT Products. The Group operates and generates revenue principally in the Philippines.
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