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BOK FinancialBOKF +1.07%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates BOKF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, BOK Financial ranks better than 65.27% 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. BOK Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $623 Mil. BOK Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $51,593 Mil. Therefore, BOK Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BOK Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BOKF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.11 Max: 1.31
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, BOK Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.31%. The lowest was 0.74%. And the median was 1.11%.
BOKF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 65.27% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs BOKF: 1.23
BOK Financial (NAS:BOKF) 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.
BOK Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
BOK Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BOK Financial'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.
BOKF vs CBSH, VLY, WAL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BOK Financial'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.
BOK Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BOK Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOK Financial'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 1.21% mean?
BOK Financial (BOKF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.21% 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 BOK Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, BOK Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.74 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BOK Financial ranks #531 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is BOK Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
BOK Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.21% is near median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.31. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. BOK Financial's value of 1.21% is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOK Financial ranks #531 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BOK Financial has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOK Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBSH and VLY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BOK Financial ranks #531 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts BOK Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. BOK Financial's value of 1.21% is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BOK Financial's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.74 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.99, BOK Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,529 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. BOK Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.21% is 22.2% 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 BOK Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOK Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOK Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOK Financial (BOKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.73, compared to a current price of $139.93 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 22.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. BOK Financial's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 BOK Financial (BOKF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.21% 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 BOK Financial (BOKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOK Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $139.93 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.73.
GuruFocus considers BOK Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOKF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.21% (near median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: $119.73 vs. price of $139.93 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Banks median (#531 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOK Financial Corp is a financial institution based in Oklahoma that offers a broad range of nationally competitive financial products and services. The company operates through three main segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, and Wealth Management. Commercial Banking provides lending, treasury and cash management, and risk management services, and includes the TransFund EFT network. Consumer Banking focuses on retail lending, deposit services, and mortgage loan origination and servicing. Wealth Management engages mainly in brokerage and trading activities, particularly in U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities and related derivatives. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial Banking segment.
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