FutureCHIX:FUTRL +3.60%62 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 28.14. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FUTRL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 94.77% 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. Future's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £24.4 Mil. Future's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £188.9 Mil. Therefore, Future's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FUTRl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.26 Med: 28.14 Max: 50.63
Current: 18.85
During the past 13 years, Future's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 50.63%. The lowest was -72.26%. And the median was 28.14%.
CHIX:FUTRl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.77% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs CHIX:FUTRl: 18.85
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.
Future Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Future Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future'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:FUTRL vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.
Future Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.92% mean?
Future (CHIX:FUTRL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.92% 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 Future and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 28.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Future's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Future's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.92% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 28.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Future's value of 12.92% is 1475.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Future in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Future's value of 12.92% is 1475.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.14 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Future 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,032 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. Future's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.92% is 1475.6% 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 Future and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.92%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 28.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (CHIX:FUTRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.98, compared to a current price of £3.02 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.92%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 28.14 and 1475.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. Future's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.92% 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.02 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.98.
GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FUTRL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.92% (54% below median its 10-year median of 28.14)
GF Value™: £7.98 vs. price of £3.02 (62.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1475.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#54 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FUTRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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