Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 39.04% (As of Mar. 2026) — 624% Above Median

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CHIX:FROO Frontline PLC CHIX:FROO
79 GF Score
Price kr359.75
GF Value kr256.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Frontline CHIX:FROO 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 624% above its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FROO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr256.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Frontline ranks better than 93.66% 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. Frontline's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr21,601 Mil. Frontline's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr55,325 Mil. Therefore, Frontline's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Frontline's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:FROo' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.19   Med: 5.39   Max: 15.7
Current: 15.7

During the past 13 years, Frontline's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.70%. The lowest was -9.19%. And the median was 5.39%.

CHIX:FROo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
93.66% of 1025 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs CHIX:FROo: 15.70

Frontline  (CHIX:FROo) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontline'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.

Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Frontline Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.39 11.48 12.96 8.59 6.10

Frontline Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.14 5.00 2.77 16.36 39.04

CHIX:FROO vs VNOM, GLNG, HESM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline'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.


Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Frontline's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontline's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


CHIX:FROO
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Frontline Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Frontline's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=3831.334/( (68538.187+57014.792)/ 2 )
=3831.334/62776.4895
=6.10 %

Frontline's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=21601.264/( (57014.792+53634.66)/ 2 )
=21601.264/55324.726
=39.04 %

* 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 39.04% mean?
Frontline (CHIX:FROO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.04% 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 Frontline and its competitors. This is 624% above median its historical median of 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #65 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Frontline's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Frontline's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.04% is 624% above median its 10-year median of 5.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09. Frontline's value of 39.04% is 1767.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontline ranks #65 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VNOM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #65 out of 1025 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Frontline in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09. Frontline's value of 39.04% is 1767.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Frontline 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.09, based on 1,025 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. Frontline's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.04% is 1767.9% 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 Frontline and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontline's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.04%, which is 624% above median its own 10-year median of 5.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (CHIX:FROO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr256.27, compared to a current price of kr359.75 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.04%, which is 624% above median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 1767.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.09. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.04% 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr359.75 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr256.27. GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FROO:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 39.04% (624% above median its 10-year median of 5.39)
  • GF Value™: kr256.27 vs. price of kr359.75 (40.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1767.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#65 of 1025)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FROO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontline Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8, John Kennedy Street, Office 740B, 7th Floor, Iris House, Limassol, CYP, 3106
Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. It owns and operates modern fleets in the industry, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, LR2, and Aframax tankers, which operate in the spot and time charter markets. The vessels normally trade between the larger refinery centers around the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The company generates the majority of its revenue from voyage and time charters. It has only one reportable segment: tankers.
79GF Score

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