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Franchise BrandsCHIX:FRANL 67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.51% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks better than 83.07% 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. Franchise Brands's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £12.3 Mil. Franchise Brands's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £90.8 Mil. Therefore, Franchise Brands's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRANl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.54 Med: 11.7 Max: 21.28
Current: 12.62
During the past 13 years, Franchise Brands's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.28%. The lowest was -1.54%. And the median was 11.70%.
CHIX:FRANl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 83.07% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs CHIX:FRANl: 12.62
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.
Franchise Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Franchise Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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:FRANL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.51% mean?
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.51% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #185 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Franchise Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Franchise Brands' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.51% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 11.70. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. Franchise Brands' value of 13.51% is 227.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #185 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #185 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Franchise Brands in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. Franchise Brands' value of 13.51% is 227.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.70 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Franchise Brands 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 4.12, based on 1,093 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. Franchise Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.51% is 227.9% 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 Franchise Brands and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.51%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 11.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.63, compared to a current price of £1.51 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.51%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 11.70 and 227.9% above the Business Services industry median of 4.12. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.51% as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.51 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.63.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.51% (15% above median its 10-year median of 11.70)
GF Value™: £1.63 vs. price of £1.51 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.9% above the Business Services median (#185 of 1093)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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