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Aspen GroupASPU -6.64%42 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.75% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Education companies, Aspen Group ranks better than 50.19% 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 Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $5.74 Mil. Aspen Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $53.40 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASPU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -430.77 Med: -35.4 Max: 4.65
Current: 4.65
During the past 12 years, Aspen Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.65%. The lowest was -430.77%. And the median was -35.40%.
ASPU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 50.19% of 265
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs ASPU: 4.65
Aspen Group (OTCPK:ASPU) 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.
Aspen Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Aspen Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Group'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.
ASPU vs VSA, WAFU, AMBO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Aspen Group'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 Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Group'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.75% mean?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.75% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #132 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Aspen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Aspen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.75%. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. Aspen Group's value of 10.75% is 139.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #132 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VSA and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #132 out of 265 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Aspen Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. Aspen Group's value of 10.75% is 139.4% above this benchmark. 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.49, based on 265 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. Aspen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.75% is 139.4% 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 Aspen Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.75%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.75% and 139.4% above the Education industry median of 4.49. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Group (ASPU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.75% as of Jan. 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.
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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