Advantage SolutionsADV +0.83%60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks worse than 83.03% 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. Advantage Solutions's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-287 Mil. Advantage Solutions's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,267 Mil. Therefore, Advantage Solutions's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advantage Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ADV'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -176.8 Med: -9.27 Max: 5.11
Current: -19.02
During the past 10 years, Advantage Solutions's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.11%. The lowest was -176.80%. And the median was -9.27%.
ADV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 83.03% of 1031
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.76
vs ADV: -19.02
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.
Advantage Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Advantage Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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.
ADV vs NEXN, QNST, NCMI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions'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 -22.67% mean?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.67% 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 Advantage Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #856 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Advantage Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #856 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NEXN and QNST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #856 out of 1031 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Advantage Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.76, based on 1,031 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 Advantage Solutions and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $39.78 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.67%. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.67% 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.
Is Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.78 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -22.67%
GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $39.78 (33.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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