ArkemaARKAF 67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates ARKAF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Arkema ranks worse than 69.3% 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. Arkema's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $126 Mil. Arkema's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,744 Mil. Therefore, Arkema's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arkema's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ARKAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 7.06 Max: 16.16
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Arkema's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.16%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 7.06%.
ARKAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 69.3% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs ARKAF: 0.45
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.
Arkema Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Arkema Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arkema'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.
ARKAF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arkema'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.
Arkema Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arkema's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arkema'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 1.17% mean?
Arkema (ARKAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% 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 Arkema and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Arkema's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 16.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Arkema ranks #1115 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Arkema's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Arkema's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 16.16. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. Arkema's value of 1.17% is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arkema ranks #1115 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arkema has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arkema's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arkema ranks #1115 out of 1609 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Arkema in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. Arkema's value of 1.17% is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arkema's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 16.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Arkema has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.07, based on 1,609 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. Arkema's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.17% is 61.9% below 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 Arkema and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arkema's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arkema stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkema (ARKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.53, compared to a current price of $68.61 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 61.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.07. Arkema's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Arkema (ARKAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.17% 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 Arkema (ARKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkema stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $68.61 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.53.
GuruFocus considers Arkema to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARKAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.17% (83% below median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: $92.53 vs. price of $68.61 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% below the Chemicals median (#1115 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arkema SA operates in the specialty materials industry, offering adhesives, acrylics, technical fluids, chemicals, additives, and other materials that are used in various industries globally. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, Intermediates, and Coating Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which offers high-performance polymers, like specialty polyamides, PVDF, polyimides, fluorospecialties, and PEKK; and performance additives, covering interface agents, organic peroxides, thiochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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