DeereDE +2.25%87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.10% as of Apr. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates DE with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $375.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Deere ranks better than 57.82% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Deere's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,092 Mil. Deere's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $99,895 Mil. Therefore, Deere's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67 Med: 4.91 Max: 11.09
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, Deere's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.09%. The lowest was 2.67%. And the median was 4.91%.
DE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.82% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs DE: 4.74
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Deere Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Deere Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
DE vs PCAR, CNH, OSK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Deere Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.10% mean?
Deere (DE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.10% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Deere and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.67 to 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Deere ranks #89 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Deere's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.10% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 11.09. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01. Deere's value of 7.10% is 77.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deere ranks #89 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deere has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deere's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PCAR and CNH?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Deere ranks #89 out of 211 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Deere in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01. Deere's value of 7.10% is 77.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Deere's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.67 to 11.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Deere 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 4.01, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Deere's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.10% is 77.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Deere and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deere's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.10%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deere (DE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $375.42, compared to a current price of $635.24 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.10%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 77.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 4.01. Deere's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deere (DE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.10% as of Apr. 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 Deere (DE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deere stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $635.24 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $375.42.
GuruFocus considers Deere to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DE:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.10% (45% above median its 10-year median of 4.91)
GF Value™: $375.42 vs. price of $635.24 (69.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#89 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a major producer of construction machinery. The company is divided into four reporting segments: production & precision agriculture, or PPA, small agriculture & turf, or SAT, construction & forestry, or CF, and financial services, or FS, its captive finance subsidiary. The core PPA business is the largest contributor to sales and profits by far. Geographically, Deere sales are 60% US/Canada, 17% Europe, 14% Latin America, and 9% rest of the world. Deere goes to market through a robust dealer network that includes over 2,000 dealer locations in North America with reach into over 100 countries. John Deere Financial provides retail financing for machinery to its customers and wholesale financing for dealers.
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