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Gyldendal ASACHIX:GYLO 67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GYLO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr592.53. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, Gyldendal ASA ranks better than 67.06% 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. Gyldendal ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr229 Mil. Gyldendal ASA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr1,940 Mil. Therefore, Gyldendal ASA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gyldendal ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GYLo'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.94 Med: 3.1 Max: 5.78
Current: 4.14
During the past 13 years, Gyldendal ASA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.78%. The lowest was -1.94%. And the median was 3.10%.
CHIX:GYLo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 67.06% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs CHIX:GYLo: 4.14
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.
Gyldendal ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Gyldendal ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gyldendal ASA'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:GYLO vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Gyldendal ASA'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.
Gyldendal ASA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Gyldendal ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gyldendal ASA'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 11.81% mean?
Gyldendal ASA (CHIX:GYLO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.81% 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 Gyldendal ASA and its competitors. This is 281% above median its historical median of 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #339 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Gyldendal ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gyldendal ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.81% is 281% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Gyldendal ASA's value of 11.81% is 1340.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #339 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gyldendal ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gyldendal ASA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #339 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Gyldendal ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Gyldendal ASA's value of 11.81% is 1340.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Gyldendal ASA 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 1,029 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. Gyldendal ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.81% is 1340.2% 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 Gyldendal ASA 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. Gyldendal ASA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.81%, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gyldendal ASA stock overvalued right now?
Gyldendal ASA (CHIX:GYLO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr592.53, compared to a current price of kr478.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.81%, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 1340.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. Gyldendal ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gyldendal ASA (CHIX:GYLO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.81% 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 Gyldendal ASA (CHIX:GYLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr478.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr592.53.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GYLO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.81% (281% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: kr592.53 vs. price of kr478.00 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1340.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#339 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GYLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gyldendal ASA operates a publishing house in Norway. It offers a range of fiction, general literature, subject books and teaching materials in paper as well as electronic form. Gyldendal operates its bookstore chain through ARK Bokhandel AS.
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