Watches of Switzerland GroupWOSGF -2.09%85 ROE % is 15.91% as of Oct. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates WOSGF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks better than 67.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watches of Switzerland Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
WOSGF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.98 Med: 10.57 Max: 33.03
Current: 12.43
During the past 10 years, Watches of Switzerland Group's highest ROE % was 33.03%. The lowest was -25.98%. And the median was 10.57%.
WOSGF's ROE % is ranked better than 67.18% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs WOSGF: 12.43
Watches of Switzerland Group (OTCPK:WOSGF) 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group ROE % Related Terms
Watches of Switzerland Group ROE % Historical Data
* 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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland 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 two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) has a ROE % of 15.91% as of Oct. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 10.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #360 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's ROE % too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROE % of 15.91% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 15.91% is 146.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #360 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's ROE % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #360 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This puts Watches of Switzerland Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 15.91% is 146.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Watches of Switzerland 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 6.46, 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROE % of 15.91% is 146.3% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current ROE % is 15.91%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 10.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.35, compared to a current price of $9.20 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 15.91%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 146.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF), the current ROE % is 15.91% as of Oct. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.20 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.35.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOSGF:
ROE %: 15.91% (51% above median its 10-year median of 10.57)
GF Value™: $7.35 vs. price of $9.20 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#360 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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