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IVE GroupASX:IGL 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates ASX:IGL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, IVE Group ranks better than 82.66% 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. IVE Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$48.7 Mil. IVE Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$548.5 Mil. Therefore, IVE Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IVE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IGL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.89 Med: 5.98 Max: 9.34
Current: 8.23
During the past 10 years, IVE Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.34%. The lowest was -4.89%. And the median was 5.98%.
ASX:IGL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.66% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs ASX:IGL: 8.23
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) 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.
IVE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
IVE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IVE 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.
ASX:IGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, IVE 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.
IVE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IVE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IVE 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.88% mean?
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.88% 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 IVE Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #179 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is IVE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
IVE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.88% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. IVE Group's value of 8.88% is 982.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #179 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IVE Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #179 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places IVE Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. IVE Group's value of 8.88% is 982.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 0.82, IVE Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,032 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. IVE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.88% is 982.9% 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 IVE Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IVE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.88%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group (ASX:IGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.17, compared to a current price of A$2.78 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.88%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 982.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. IVE Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.88% 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.78 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.17.
GuruFocus considers IVE Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IGL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.88% (48% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: A$2.17 vs. price of A$2.78 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 982.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#179 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IVE Group Ltd is a diversified print and marketing communications company. The principal activities of the company include conceptual and creative design across print, mobile and interactive media; catalogues, the printing of magazines, marketing, and corporate communications materials and stationery and multi-channel solutions. It serves sectors such as financial services, publishing, retail, communications, property, clubs and associations, not-for-profit, utilities, manufacturing, education and government.
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