APPTF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 64.1% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.25
vs APPTF: 4.64
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCPK:APPTF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Annual Data
APPTF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
* 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 6.93% mean?
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APPTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.93% 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 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #336 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.93% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.83. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 6.93% is 113.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #336 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #336 out of 936 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 6.93% is 113.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.25, based on 936 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. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.93% is 113.2% 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 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.93%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APPTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $8.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.93%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 113.2% above the REITs industry median of 3.25. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APPTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.93% 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 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APPTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.
GuruFocus considers Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APPTF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.93% (43% above median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $8.50 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.2% above the REITs median (#336 of 936)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APPTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an internally managed, unincorporated open-ended real estate investment trust. Its primary objectives are to provide unitholders with stable, sustainable, and growing cash distributions, and to enhance and expand the REIT's asset portfolio in order to maximise unitholder value. The Trust invests in income-producing automotive properties tenanted by automotive dealership groups and automotive brands ranging from mass-market to ultra-luxury. It holds a portfolio of high-in-class properties located in strategic urban markets across Canada and the United States.
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