SafranXSWX:SAF 90 ROE % is 30.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 16.09. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF244.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 95.97% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Safran's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,979 Mil. Safran's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF13,124 Mil. Therefore, Safran's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safran's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SAF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.15 Med: 16.09 Max: 60.21
Current: 56.31
During the past 13 years, Safran's highest ROE % was 60.21%. The lowest was -21.15%. And the median was 16.09%.
XSWX:SAF's ROE % is ranked better than 95.97% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs XSWX:SAF: 56.31
Safran (XSWX:SAF) 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.
Safran ROE % Related Terms
Safran ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safran'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran ROE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran'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.
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a ROE % of 30.32% 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 Safran and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 16.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #14 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Safran's ROE % too high?
Safran's current ROE % of 30.32% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 16.09. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROE % is 5.91. Safran's value of 30.32% is 413% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #14 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's ROE % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #14 out of 347 companies for ROE %. This places Safran in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. Safran's value of 30.32% is 413% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.09 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Safran 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.91, based on 347 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. Safran's current ROE % of 30.32% is 413% 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current ROE % is 30.32%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 16.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current ROE % of 30.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF244.03, compared to a current price of CHF288.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 30.32%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 16.09 and 413% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.91. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current ROE % is 30.32% 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF288.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF244.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
ROE %: 30.32% (88% above median its 10-year median of 16.09)
GF Value™: CHF244.03 vs. price of CHF288.00 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 413% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#14 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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