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SemapaXLIS:SEM -1.21%83 ROE % is 99.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 562% above its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates XLIS:SEM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Forest Products companies, Semapa ranks better than 97.5% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Semapa's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,053 Mil. Semapa's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,073 Mil. Therefore, Semapa's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Semapa's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XLIS:SEM'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27 Med: 14.97 Max: 34.2
Current: 34.2
During the past 13 years, Semapa's highest ROE % was 34.20%. The lowest was 9.27%. And the median was 14.97%.
XLIS:SEM's ROE % is ranked better than 97.5% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs XLIS:SEM: 34.20
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) 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 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.
Semapa ROE % Related Terms
Semapa ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Semapa'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Semapa'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.
Semapa ROE % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Semapa's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semapa'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.
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) has a ROE % of 99.05% 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 Semapa and its competitors. This is 562% above median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Semapa's ROE % has ranged from 9.27 to 34.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #7 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Semapa's ROE % too high?
Semapa's current ROE % of 99.05% is 562% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 34.20. The Forest Products industry median ROE % is 2.15. Semapa's value of 99.05% is 4507% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semapa ranks #7 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semapa has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semapa's ROE % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #7 out of 280 companies for ROE %. This places Semapa in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.15. Semapa's value of 99.05% is 4507% above this benchmark. Historically, Semapa's own ROE % has ranged from 9.27 to 34.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Semapa 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROE % among Forest Products companies is 2.15, based on 280 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. Semapa's current ROE % of 99.05% is 4507% 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 Semapa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROE % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semapa's current ROE % is 99.05%, which is 562% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semapa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa (XLIS:SEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.59, compared to a current price of €20.40 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 99.05%, which is 562% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 4507% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.15. Semapa's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM), the current ROE % is 99.05% 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.40 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.59.
GuruFocus considers Semapa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:SEM:
ROE %: 99.05% (562% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: €12.59 vs. price of €20.40 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4507% above the Forest Products median (#7 of 280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:SEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semapa SA Group operates in distinct business areas, namely, pulp and paper and other businesses developed. The company has four reportable segments Pulp and paper includes production and sale of writing and printing thin paper and domestic consumption paper (Tissue), and it is present in the entire value-added chain, from research and development of forestry and agricultural production to the purchase and sale of wood and the production; Cement includes sale of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, mortars and precast concrete; Other businesses includes the group's smaller activities; Holdings refers to the management activities of the Semapa group. The majority of revenue comes from Pulp and paper. The company has presence in Portugal, Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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