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Archer AviationACHR -0.52%31 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -37.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACHR with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Aerospace & Defense companies, Archer Aviation ranks worse than 89.14% 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. Archer Aviation's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-870.80 Mil. Archer Aviation's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,312.20 Mil. Therefore, Archer Aviation's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -37.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer Aviation's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ACHR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.96 Med: -64.55 Max: -36.51
Current: -38.41
During the past 6 years, Archer Aviation's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -36.51%. The lowest was -85.96%. And the median was -64.55%.
ACHR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 89.14% of 359
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs ACHR: -38.41
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.
Archer Aviation Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Archer Aviation Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archer Aviation'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.
ACHR vs BETA, AADX, YSS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Archer Aviation'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.
Archer Aviation Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Archer Aviation's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer Aviation'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -37.66% mean?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -37.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Archer Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #320 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Archer Aviation's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Archer Aviation's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -37.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #320 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Archer Aviation has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer Aviation's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BETA and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Archer Aviation ranks #320 out of 359 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Archer Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.03, based on 359 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. 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 Archer Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer Aviation's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -37.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Archer Aviation (ACHR) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -37.66%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -37.66%. Archer Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Archer Aviation (ACHR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -37.66% 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.
Archer Aviation Inc advances the benefits of sustainable air mobility. The company is engaged in designing and developing a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing eVTOL aircraft for use in UAM networks. It is creating an electric airline that moves people throughout cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. The company is building a platform to deliver aircraft, technologies, and services to customers world-wide across commercial and defense sectors.
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