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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. American Realty Investors's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.04 Mil. American Realty Investors's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,089.52 Mil. Therefore, American Realty Investors's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.93 Med: 0.39 Max: 37.94
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 37.94%. The lowest was -1.93%. And the median was 0.39%.
ARL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 59.76% of 1799
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs ARL: 0.76
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) 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.
American Realty Investors Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
American Realty Investors Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.37% mean?
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.37% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1075 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is American Realty Investors' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
American Realty Investors' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.37%. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1075 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #1075 out of 1799 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.82. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.82, based on 1,799 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.37%. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.37% as of Jun. 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.37%
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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