Aspen AerogelsASPN +1.35%67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASPN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,779 Construction companies, Aspen Aerogels ranks worse than 96.68% 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. Aspen Aerogels's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-94.8 Mil. Aspen Aerogels's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $408.6 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Aerogels's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Aerogels's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASPN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.85 Med: -17.49 Max: 1.67
Current: -23.44
During the past 13 years, Aspen Aerogels's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.67%. The lowest was -59.85%. And the median was -17.49%.
ASPN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 96.68% of 1779
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs ASPN: -23.44
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.
Aspen Aerogels Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Aspen Aerogels Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Aerogels'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.
ASPN vs AIRJ, JLHL, PPIH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Aspen Aerogels'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.
Aspen Aerogels Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Aspen Aerogels's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Aerogels'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 -23.19% mean?
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -23.19% 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 Aspen Aerogels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #1720 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Aspen Aerogels' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Aspen Aerogels' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #1720 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aspen Aerogels has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Aerogels' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AIRJ and JLHL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #1720 out of 1779 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Aspen Aerogels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02. 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.02, based on 1,779 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 Aspen Aerogels and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Aerogels's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Aerogels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.09, compared to a current price of $5.26 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.19%. Aspen Aerogels' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Aspen Aerogels (ASPN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.19% 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 Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Aerogels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.26 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.09.
GuruFocus considers Aspen Aerogels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASPN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -23.19%
GF Value™: $5.09 vs. price of $5.26 (3.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspen Aerogels Inc is an aerogel technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance aerogel insulation used in the energy industrial and sustainable insulation markets. The company also conducts research and development related to aerogel technology, supported by funding from several agencies of the United States of America government and other institutions in the form of research and development contracts. It is engaged in two operating segment Energy Industrial and Thermal Barrier. Geographically, it operates in the U.S. and also has a presence in other International countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Thermal Barrier segment and the United States market. Some of its products include Pyrogel XTE, Cryogel Z, Spaceloft Subsea, and others.
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