Lindex Group (STU:SOMB) ROE %: 14.12% (As of Jun. 2026) — 823% Above Median

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STU:SOMB Lindex Group PLC STU:SOMB
59 GF Score
Price €2.12
GF Value €2.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lindex Group ROE %?

Lindex Group STU:SOMB 59 ROE % is 14.12% as of Jun. 2026, which is 823% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates STU:SOMB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lindex Group ranks better than 51.32% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Lindex Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €60.8 Mil. Lindex Group's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €430.7 Mil. Therefore, Lindex Group's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lindex Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SOMB' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.36   Med: 1.53   Max: 33.65
Current: 6.81

During the past 13 years, Lindex Group's highest ROE % was 33.65%. The lowest was -86.36%. And the median was 1.53%.

STU:SOMB's ROE % is ranked better than
51.32% of 1097 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.49 vs STU:SOMB: 6.81

Lindex Group  (STU:SOMB) 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:

ROE %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=60.8/430.7
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(60.8 / 1037.6)*(1037.6 / 1312.95)*(1312.95 / 430.7)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=5.86 %*0.7903*3.0484
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=4.63 %*3.0484
=14.12 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=60.8/430.7
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (60.8 / 84.8) * (84.8 / 119.6) * (119.6 / 1037.6) * (1037.6 / 1312.95) * (1312.95 / 430.7)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.717 * 0.709 * 11.53 % * 0.7903 * 3.0484
=14.12 %

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.


Lindex Group ROE % Related Terms


Lindex Group ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lindex 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.

Lindex Group ROE % Chart

Lindex Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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Lindex Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.17 1.89 29.29 -17.97 14.12

STU:SOMB vs TJX, ROST, BURL: ROE % Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lindex 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.


Lindex Group ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lindex Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lindex Group's ROE % falls into.


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Lindex Group ROE % Calculation

Lindex Group's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=26.2/( (394+451)/ 2 )
=26.2/422.5
=6.20 %

Lindex Group's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=60.8/( (425.9+435.5)/ 2 )
=60.8/430.7
=14.12 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 14.12% mean?
Lindex Group (STU:SOMB) has a ROE % of 14.12% 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 Lindex Group and its competitors. This is 823% above median its historical median of 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #534 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Lindex Group's ROE % too high?
Lindex Group's current ROE % of 14.12% is 823% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.49. Lindex Group's value of 14.12% is 117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #534 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindex Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindex Group's ROE % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lindex Group ranks #534 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This puts Lindex Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.49. Lindex Group's value of 14.12% is 117.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 6.49, Lindex 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.49, 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. Lindex Group's current ROE % of 14.12% is 117.6% 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 Lindex Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindex Group's current ROE % is 14.12%, which is 823% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindex Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindex Group (STU:SOMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.57, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.12%, which is 823% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 117.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.49. Lindex Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Lindex Group (STU:SOMB), the current ROE % is 14.12% 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 Lindex Group (STU:SOMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindex Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.57. GuruFocus considers Lindex Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SOMB:

  • ROE %: 14.12% (823% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
  • GF Value™: €2.57 vs. price of €2.12 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#534 of 1097)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SOMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lindex Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 0MW2:UKLINDEX:Finland
Address Aleksanterinkatu 52 B, PO Box 220, Helsinki, FIN, FI-00101
Lindex Group PLC is an international multichannel retail group with two divisions: Lindex and Stockmann. The company's segments include Lindex, which operates in the fashion retail trade, offers inspiring and affordable fashion for women and children. Its product range includes women's wear, kids wear, lingerie and cosmetics and Stockmann is a multichannel retail company offering a diverse and high-quality range of fashion, cosmetics and home products and also includes food and beverage products. The group is geographically divided into Finland, Sweden, Norway, and other countries.
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