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Barco NVCHIX:BARB 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 6.34. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.17. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks better than 76.67% 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. Barco NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €96.4 Mil. Barco NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €979.4 Mil. Therefore, Barco NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barco NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BARb'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.46 Med: 6.34 Max: 9.94
Current: 6.99
During the past 13 years, Barco NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.94%. The lowest was -0.46%. And the median was 6.34%.
CHIX:BARb's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 76.67% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs CHIX:BARb: 6.99
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.
Barco NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Barco NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.
Barco NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco NV'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 9.85% mean?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.85% 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 Barco NV and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 6.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #584 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Barco NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Barco NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.85% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.34. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Barco NV's value of 9.85% is 303.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #584 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #584 out of 2503 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Barco NV in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Barco NV's value of 9.85% is 303.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.34 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Barco NV 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,503 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. Barco NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.85% is 303.7% 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 Barco NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.85%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.17, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.85%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.34 and 303.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.44. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.85% 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.17.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.85% (55% above median its 10-year median of 6.34)
GF Value™: €16.17 vs. price of €9.71 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 303.7% above the Hardware median (#584 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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