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Bassett Furniture IndustriesBSET +0.93%66 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.70% as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates BSET with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks worse than 53.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bassett Furniture Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BSET'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32 Med: 2.49 Max: 16.7
Current: 1.78
During the past 13 years, Bassett Furniture Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.70%. The lowest was -3.32%. And the median was 2.49%.
BSET's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 53.23% of 434
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.365
vs BSET: 1.78
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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bassett Furniture Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
BSET vs LCUT, HOFT, KEQU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture 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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bassett Furniture 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 (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.70% mean?
Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.70% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #231 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bassett Furniture Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.70% is near median its 10-year median of 2.49. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 2.70% is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #231 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bassett Furniture Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bassett Furniture Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LCUT and HOFT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #231 out of 434 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bassett Furniture Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 2.70% is 14.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Bassett Furniture 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.37, based on 434 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. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.70% is 14.2% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.34, compared to a current price of $19.49 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 14.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.37. Bassett Furniture Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.70% as of May. 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.49 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.34.
GuruFocus considers Bassett Furniture Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSET:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.70% (near median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: $14.34 vs. price of $19.49 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#231 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products, the Retail segment which consists of company-owned stores, and the Corporate and others segment. Majority of revenue is from Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories.
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