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Brother IndustriesBRTHF +0.09%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 8.12. GuruFocus rates BRTHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,078 Industrial Products companies, Brother Industries ranks better than 78.04% 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. Brother Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $396 Mil. Brother Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,749 Mil. Therefore, Brother Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brother Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BRTHF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.01 Med: 8.12 Max: 9.65
Current: 7.87
During the past 13 years, Brother Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.65%. The lowest was 4.01%. And the median was 8.12%.
BRTHF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 78.04% of 3078
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs BRTHF: 7.87
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.
Brother Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Brother Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother Industries'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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries'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 6.89% mean?
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.89% 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 8.12. Over the past decade, Brother Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.01 to 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #676 out of 3078 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Brother Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Brother Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.89% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.01 to a high of 9.65. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Brother Industries' value of 6.89% is 111.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #676 out of 3078 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #676 out of 3078 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Brother Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Brother Industries' value of 6.89% is 111.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brother Industries' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.01 to 9.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.12 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Brother Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,078 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. Brother Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.89% is 111.3% 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brother Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.89%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 8.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $21.51 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.89%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.12 and 111.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.26. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.89% 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.51 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
Key valuation signals for BRTHF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.89% (15% below median its 10-year median of 8.12)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $21.51 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.3% above the Industrial Products median (#676 of 3078)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRTHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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