Samsonite GroupSMSGY -3.63%74 ROE % is 7.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 18.45. GuruFocus rates SMSGY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Samsonite Group ranks better than 88.68% on this metric.
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:
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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.
Samsonite Group ROE % Related Terms
Samsonite Group ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsonite Group'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Samsonite Group'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.
Samsonite Group ROE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Samsonite Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsonite Group'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.
Samsonite Group (SMSGY) has a ROE % of 7.97% 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 Samsonite Group and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 18.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsonite Group ranks #116 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Samsonite Group's ROE % too high?
Samsonite Group's current ROE % of 7.97% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 18.45. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROE % is 4.13. Samsonite Group's value of 7.97% is 93% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsonite Group ranks #116 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsonite Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsonite Group's ROE % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Samsonite Group ranks #116 out of 1025 companies for ROE %. This places Samsonite Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.13. Samsonite Group's value of 7.97% is 93% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.45 vs. the industry median of 4.13, Samsonite Group 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. Samsonite Group's current ROE % of 7.97% is 93% 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 Samsonite Group 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. Samsonite Group's current ROE % is 7.97%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 18.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsonite Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsonite Group (SMSGY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.03, compared to a current price of $9.16 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 7.97%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 18.45 and 93% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.13. Samsonite Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Samsonite Group (SMSGY), the current ROE % is 7.97% 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 Samsonite Group (SMSGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsonite Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.16 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.03.
GuruFocus considers Samsonite Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMSGY:
ROE %: 7.97% (57% below median its 10-year median of 18.45)
GF Value™: $15.03 vs. price of $9.16 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#116 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMSGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsonite holds approximately 19% of the global luggage market. The company produces and sells travel luggage under a portfolio of brands—including Tumi, Samsonite, and American Tourister—targeting a range of consumer segments. While the majority of its products are manufactured by third-party suppliers in China and Southeast Asia, Samsonite also produces select proprietary materials in-house.
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