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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. Walgreens Boots Alliance's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was ARS-828,529.64 Mil. Walgreens Boots Alliance's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was ARS52,950,902.45 Mil. Therefore, Walgreens Boots Alliance's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was -1.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walgreens Boots Alliance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:WBA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.09 Med: 8.42 Max: 12.62
Current: -12.51
During the past 13 years, Walgreens Boots Alliance's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.62%. The lowest was -16.09%. And the median was 8.42%.
BUE:WBA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.505
vs BUE:WBA: -12.51
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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Walgreens Boots Alliance Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance'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.
BUE:WBA vs WGRX, PETS, BHIC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Walgreens Boots Alliance'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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walgreens Boots Alliance'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. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.56% mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.56% as of May. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.56%. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.56% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.51. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.51, based on 680 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. 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.56%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.56%. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.56% as of May. 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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.
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