BodycoteBYPLF 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 9.66. GuruFocus rates BYPLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,071 Industrial Products companies, Bodycote ranks better than 75.15% 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. Bodycote's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $72.8 Mil. Bodycote's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,012.1 Mil. Therefore, Bodycote's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bodycote's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BYPLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 9.66 Max: 12.7
Current: 7.33
During the past 13 years, Bodycote's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.70%. The lowest was 0.05%. And the median was 9.66%.
BYPLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 75.15% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs BYPLF: 7.33
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.
Bodycote Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bodycote Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bodycote'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.
BYPLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Bodycote'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.
Bodycote Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bodycote's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bodycote'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.19% mean?
Bodycote (BYPLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.19% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bodycote and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 9.66. Over the past decade, Bodycote's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.05 to 12.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #763 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Bodycote's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bodycote's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.19% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 12.70. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Bodycote's value of 7.19% is 121.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #763 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bodycote has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bodycote's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #763 out of 3071 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bodycote in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Bodycote's value of 7.19% is 121.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bodycote's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.05 to 12.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.66 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Bodycote 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 3.24, based on 3,071 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. Bodycote's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.19% is 121.9% 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 Bodycote and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bodycote's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.19%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 9.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bodycote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote (BYPLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.92, compared to a current price of $9.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.19%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 9.66 and 121.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. Bodycote's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Bodycote (BYPLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.19% as of Dec. 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.
Is Bodycote (BYPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.92.
GuruFocus considers Bodycote to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BYPLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.19% (26% below median its 10-year median of 9.66)
GF Value™: $7.92 vs. price of $9.00 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.9% above the Industrial Products median (#763 of 3071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bodycote PLC provides thermal processing services including heat treatment, metal joining, surface coating technologies, and hot isostatic pressing. It organizes its plants into three divisions: Specialist Technologies, Precision Heat Treatment, and Non-core. It generatesmajority of its revenue from Specialist Technologies segment This division includes the Group's Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) business; its Speciality Stainless Steel Processes (S3P) business and its Surface Technology business. It has a geographical presence in the USA, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, Netherlands.
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