GivaudanXSWX:GIVN +4.42%83 ROE % is 22.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 21.03. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,730.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 95.47% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Givaudan's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF958 Mil. Givaudan's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,322 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIVN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.29 Med: 21.03 Max: 25.43
Current: 24.3
During the past 13 years, Givaudan's highest ROE % was 25.43%. The lowest was 18.29%. And the median was 21.03%.
XSWX:GIVN's ROE % is ranked better than 95.47% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs XSWX:GIVN: 24.30
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) 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.
Givaudan ROE % Related Terms
Givaudan ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a ROE % of 22.17% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.03. Over the past decade, Givaudan's ROE % has ranged from 18.29 to 25.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #72 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Givaudan's ROE % too high?
Givaudan's current ROE % of 22.17% is near median its 10-year median of 21.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.29 to a high of 25.43. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Givaudan's value of 22.17% is 326.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #72 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #72 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This places Givaudan in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Givaudan's value of 22.17% is 326.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own ROE % has ranged from 18.29 to 25.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.03 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Givaudan 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,590 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. Givaudan's current ROE % of 22.17% is 326.8% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current ROE % is 22.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,730.86, compared to a current price of CHF3,423.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 22.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.03 and 326.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current ROE % is 22.17% 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,423.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,730.86.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
ROE %: 22.17% (near median its 10-year median of 21.03)
GF Value™: CHF3,730.86 vs. price of CHF3,423.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 326.8% above the Chemicals median (#72 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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