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CenntroCENN -0.60%43 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cenntro ranks worse than 98.57% 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. Cenntro's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15.63 Mil. Cenntro's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $67.72 Mil. Therefore, Cenntro's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cenntro's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CENN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75 Med: -29.44 Max: -10.46
Current: -73.7
During the past 7 years, Cenntro's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -10.46%. The lowest was -75.00%. And the median was -29.44%.
CENN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 98.57% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.125
vs CENN: -73.70
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.
Cenntro Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cenntro Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cenntro'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.
CENN vs LOBO, SSM, SVUHF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Cenntro'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.
Cenntro Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cenntro's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cenntro'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 -23.08% mean?
Cenntro (CENN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -23.08% 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 Cenntro and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1313 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Cenntro's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cenntro's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1313 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cenntro has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenntro's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LOBO and SSM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cenntro ranks #1313 out of 1332 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Cenntro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.13, based on 1,332 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 Cenntro and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenntro's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cenntro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro (CENN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.12, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.08%. Cenntro's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Cenntro (CENN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -23.08% 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 Cenntro (CENN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.12.
GuruFocus considers Cenntro to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CENN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -23.08%
GF Value™: $36.12 vs. price of $3.29 (90.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CENN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cenntro Inc is a designer, manufacturer, distributor, and service provider of commercial vehicles powered by either electricity or hydrogen energy sources. The company's commercial vehicles are designed to serve a variety of fleet and municipal organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery, and other commercial applications. It has developed a series of commercial vehicle models, including Metro, Logistar, iChassis, Avantier, Teemak, Bison Motor, and Antric One. In addition, the company has introduced an open-platform, programmable all-electric iChassis platform, designed for automated and autonomous driving. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from vehicle sales in the Europe, and also has a presence in America, Asia, and other regions.
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