Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN -0.25%73 ROE % is 11.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks better than 66.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linedata Services's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:LIN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.32 Med: 18.26 Max: 24.06
Current: 11.71
During the past 13 years, Linedata Services's highest ROE % was 24.06%. The lowest was 11.32%. And the median was 18.26%.
XPAR:LIN's ROE % is ranked better than 66.95% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.71
vs XPAR:LIN: 11.71
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Linedata Services ROE % Related Terms
Linedata Services ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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 Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services ROE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a ROE % of 11.17% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' ROE % has ranged from 11.32 to 24.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #886 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Linedata Services' ROE % too high?
Linedata Services' current ROE % of 11.17% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.32 to a high of 24.06. The Software industry median ROE % is 4.71. Linedata Services' value of 11.17% is 137.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #886 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' ROE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #886 out of 2681 companies for ROE %. This puts Linedata Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.71. Linedata Services' value of 11.17% is 137.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own ROE % has ranged from 11.32 to 24.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 4.71, Linedata Services 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 Software company?
The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.71, based on 2,681 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. Linedata Services's current ROE % of 11.17% is 137.2% 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 Linedata Services and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linedata Services's current ROE % is 11.17%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.84, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.17%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 137.2% above the Software industry median of 4.71. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current ROE % is 11.17% as of Dec. 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.84.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
ROE %: 11.17% (39% below median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: €63.84 vs. price of €40.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.2% above the Software median (#886 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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