Safilo Group SpASAFLF 62 ROE % is 3.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAFLF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 799 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Safilo Group SpA ranks better than 79.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safilo Group SpA's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SAFLF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.42 Med: -5.88 Max: 14.7
Current: 12.09
During the past 13 years, Safilo Group SpA's highest ROE % was 14.70%. The lowest was -66.42%. And the median was -5.88%.
SAFLF's ROE % is ranked better than 79.97% of 799
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs SAFLF: 12.09
Safilo Group SpA (OTCPK:SAFLF) 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.
Safilo Group SpA ROE % Related Terms
Safilo Group SpA ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safilo Group SpA'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Safilo Group SpA'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.
Safilo Group SpA ROE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Safilo Group SpA's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safilo Group SpA'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.
Safilo Group SpA (SAFLF) has a ROE % of 3.52% 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 Safilo Group SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safilo Group SpA ranks #160 out of 799 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Safilo Group SpA's ROE % too high?
Safilo Group SpA's current ROE % is 3.52%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROE % is 2.42. Safilo Group SpA's value of 3.52% is 45.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safilo Group SpA ranks #160 out of 799 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safilo Group SpA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safilo Group SpA's ROE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Safilo Group SpA ranks #160 out of 799 companies for ROE %. This places Safilo Group SpA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.42. Safilo Group SpA's value of 3.52% is 45.5% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.42, based on 799 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. Safilo Group SpA's current ROE % of 3.52% is 45.5% 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 Safilo Group SpA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROE % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safilo Group SpA's current ROE % is 3.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safilo Group SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safilo Group SpA (SAFLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.24, compared to a current price of $2.01 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 3.52% and 45.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.42. Safilo Group SpA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Safilo Group SpA (SAFLF), the current ROE % is 3.52% 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 Safilo Group SpA (SAFLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safilo Group SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.01 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.24.
GuruFocus considers Safilo Group SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAFLF:
ROE %: 3.52%
GF Value™: $1.24 vs. price of $2.01 (62.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#160 of 799)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAFLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safilo Group SpA makes sunglasses and prescription eyewear. It is engaged in design, production, and wholesale distribution of its products through a network of independent distributors and commercial subsidiaries. Its products are sold through the Carrera, Smith, Polaroid and Oxydo brands, as well as a range of other licensed brands. The company operates solely through the wholesale segment channels and divides itself into the following four geographical segments: Europe, America, and Asia. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Europe business segment.
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