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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. aap Implantate AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-3.20 Mil. aap Implantate AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.96 Mil. Therefore, aap Implantate AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -26.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for aap Implantate AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AAQ1d'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.02 Med: -21.5 Max: -13.23
Current: -20.48
During the past 13 years, aap Implantate AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -13.23%. The lowest was -75.02%. And the median was -21.50%.
CHIX:AAQ1d's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 72.33% of 853
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.76
vs CHIX:AAQ1d: -20.48
aap Implantate AG (CHIX:AAQ1d) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
aap Implantate AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
aap Implantate AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for aap Implantate AG'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.
CHIX:AAQ1D vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, aap Implantate AG'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.
aap Implantate AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, aap Implantate AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where aap Implantate AG'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 -26.79% mean?
aap Implantate AG (CHIX:AAQ1D) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -26.79% 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 aap Implantate AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, aap Implantate AG ranks #617 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is aap Implantate AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
aap Implantate AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -26.79%. Based on the distribution chart, aap Implantate AG ranks #617 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, aap Implantate AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does aap Implantate AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, aap Implantate AG ranks #617 out of 853 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places aap Implantate AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.76, based on 853 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 aap Implantate AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. aap Implantate AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -26.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is aap Implantate AG stock overvalued right now?
aap Implantate AG (CHIX:AAQ1D) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -26.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.08, compared to a current price of €3.15 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -26.79%. aap Implantate AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 aap Implantate AG (CHIX:AAQ1D), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -26.79% 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 aap Implantate AG (CHIX:AAQ1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, aap Implantate AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.15 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.08.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AAQ1D:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -26.79%
GF Value™: €2.08 vs. price of €3.15 (51.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AAQ1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
aap Implantate AG develops, manufactures, and markets trauma products for orthopedics. The company classifies its products that are Trauma and Others. The product line of the company consists of a plating system under the brand LOQTEQ, and cannulated screws. The company's projects such as antibacterial silver coating technology and magnesium-based implants. It develops a plating system for the Shoulder, Knee, Elbow, Wrist, and Ankle Joint. The company sells its product directly to hospitals, syndicates, and hospital groups with the help of distributors.
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