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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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.
Virco Manufacturing ROE % Related Terms
Virco Manufacturing ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virco Manufacturing'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing ROE % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virco Manufacturing's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virco Manufacturing'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) has a ROE % of -10.66% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #306 out of 428 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Virco Manufacturing's ROE % too high?
Virco Manufacturing's current ROE % is -10.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #306 out of 428 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Virco Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virco Manufacturing's ROE % compare to KEQU and VIOT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #306 out of 428 companies for ROE %. This places Virco Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.60. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROE % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 4.60, based on 428 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. 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROE % is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virco Manufacturing's current ROE % is -10.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virco Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.56, compared to a current price of $6.67 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -10.66%. Virco Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC), the current ROE % is -10.66% as of Apr. 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.67 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.56.
GuruFocus considers Virco Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIRC:
ROE %: -10.66%
GF Value™: $6.56 vs. price of $6.67 (1.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virco Manufacturing Corp is engaged in designing, production and distributing quality furniture for the commercial and education markets. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. Its primary furniture lines are constructed of tubular metal legs and frames, combined with wood and plastic tops, plastic seats and backs, upholstered seats and backs, and upholstered rigid polyethylene and polypropylene shells.
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