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Samart Telcoms PCLBKK:SAMTEL -1.95%58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks worse than 64.48% 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿91 Mil. Samart Telcoms PCL's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿6,069 Mil. Therefore, Samart Telcoms PCL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samart Telcoms PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SAMTEL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61 Med: 1.8 Max: 5.22
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, Samart Telcoms PCL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.22%. The lowest was -3.61%. And the median was 1.80%.
BKK:SAMTEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 64.48% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.36
vs BKK:SAMTEL: 1.09
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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Samart Telcoms PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
BKK:SAMTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL'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 1.49% mean?
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #236 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.49% is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #236 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #236 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Samart Telcoms PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.49% is 55.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Samart Telcoms PCL has consistently been below 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.36, based on 366 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% is 55.7% below 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.57, compared to a current price of ฿3.02 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 55.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.36. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49% 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.02 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.57.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.49% (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: ฿4.57 vs. price of ฿3.02 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#236 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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