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Flowtech FluidpowerCHIX:FLOL 33 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.67% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FLOL with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks worse than 91.77% 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. Flowtech Fluidpower's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-6.3 Mil. Flowtech Fluidpower's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £73.2 Mil. Therefore, Flowtech Fluidpower's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -8.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flowtech Fluidpower's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FLOl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.28 Med: -0.11 Max: 12.86
Current: -4.66
During the past 13 years, Flowtech Fluidpower's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.86%. The lowest was -37.28%. And the median was -0.11%.
CHIX:FLOl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 91.77% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs CHIX:FLOl: -4.66
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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Flowtech Fluidpower Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flowtech Fluidpower'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:FLOL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Flowtech Fluidpower's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowtech Fluidpower'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 -8.67% mean?
Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.67% 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 Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #145 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Flowtech Fluidpower's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #145 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flowtech Fluidpower has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowtech Fluidpower's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #145 out of 158 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Flowtech Fluidpower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.20. 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 Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 158 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 Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.78, compared to a current price of £0.58 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.67%. Flowtech Fluidpower's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.67% 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (CHIX:FLOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.58 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.78.
GuruFocus considers Flowtech Fluidpower to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FLOL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -8.67%
GF Value™: £0.78 vs. price of £0.58 (25.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FLOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flowtech Fluidpower PLC is a supplier of technical fluid power products with modern distribution facilities in the UK and Benelux. Its products include hose assemblies, mobile systems, industrial power packs, specialist process values/actuation, pneumatic components, and others. The company operates in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland. It derives the majority of its revenue from United Kingdom.
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