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Austco HealthcareASX:AHC -3.09%60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 8.06. GuruFocus rates ASX:AHC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Austco Healthcare ranks better than 90.2% 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. Austco Healthcare's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.50 Mil. Austco Healthcare's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$61.10 Mil. Therefore, Austco Healthcare's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austco Healthcare's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AHC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.11 Med: 8.06 Max: 17.62
Current: 13.27
During the past 13 years, Austco Healthcare's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.62%. The lowest was -30.11%. And the median was 8.06%.
ASX:AHC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.2% of 857
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs ASX:AHC: 13.27
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.
Austco Healthcare Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Austco Healthcare Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austco Healthcare'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.
ASX:AHC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Austco Healthcare'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.
Austco Healthcare Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Austco Healthcare's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austco Healthcare'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.54% mean?
Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.54% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Austco Healthcare and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 8.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #84 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Austco Healthcare's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Austco Healthcare's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.54% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 8.06. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.57. Austco Healthcare's value of 15.54% is 2626.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #84 out of 857 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austco Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austco Healthcare's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Austco Healthcare ranks #84 out of 857 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Austco Healthcare in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.57. Austco Healthcare's value of 15.54% is 2626.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.06 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Austco Healthcare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.57, based on 857 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. Austco Healthcare's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.54% is 2626.3% 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 Austco Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austco Healthcare's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.54%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 8.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austco Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.24 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.54%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 8.06 and 2626.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.57. Austco Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.54% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Austco Healthcare (ASX:AHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austco Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.24 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Austco Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AHC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 15.54% (93% above median its 10-year median of 8.06)
GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.24 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2626.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#84 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austco Healthcare Ltd engages in the development and provision of electronic communications and clinical management solutions. It offers Tacera, a nurse call, and healthcare communication system for healthcare professionals and patient. The group is segmented into four geographic regions consisting of Australia/New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and North America.
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