Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.85% (As of Nov. 2025) — 127% Above Median

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CHIX:HSPL Hargreaves Services PLC CHIX:HSPL
54 GF Score
Price £7.88
GF Value £8.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Hargreaves Services CHIX:HSPL 54 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85% as of Nov. 2025, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HSPL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, Hargreaves Services ranks better than 80.28% 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. Hargreaves Services's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £22.1 Mil. Hargreaves Services's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £322.1 Mil. Therefore, Hargreaves Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 6.85%.

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

CHIX:HSPl' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78   Med: 3.02   Max: 14.6
Current: 6.91

During the past 13 years, Hargreaves Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.60%. The lowest was -3.78%. And the median was 3.02%.

CHIX:HSPl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
80.28% of 568 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.735 vs CHIX:HSPl: 6.91

Hargreaves Services  (CHIX:HSPl) 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.


Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hargreaves Services'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.

Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Hargreaves Services Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Hargreaves Services Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 1.12 7.03 2.67 7.02 6.85

CHIX:HSPL vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hargreaves Services'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.


Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hargreaves Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hargreaves Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

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

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: May. 2025 )  (A: May. 2024 )(A: May. 2025 )
=14.754/( (294.068+311.277)/ 2 )
=14.754/302.6725
=4.87 %

Hargreaves Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=22.062/( (311.277+332.837)/ 2 )
=22.062/322.057
=6.85 %

* 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% mean?
Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% as of Nov. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hargreaves Services and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #112 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Hargreaves Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hargreaves Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.02. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Hargreaves Services' value of 6.85% is 150.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #112 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hargreaves Services has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hargreaves Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #112 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hargreaves Services in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Hargreaves Services' value of 6.85% is 150.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Hargreaves Services 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 568 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. Hargreaves Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% is 150.5% 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 Hargreaves Services and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hargreaves Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hargreaves Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.54, compared to a current price of £7.88 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 150.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Hargreaves Services' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85% as of Nov. 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 Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £7.88 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.54. GuruFocus considers Hargreaves Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HSPL:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.85% (127% above median its 10-year median of 3.02)
  • GF Value™: £8.54 vs. price of £7.88 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 150.5% above the Conglomerates median (#112 of 568)

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


Hargreaves Services Business Description

Other Exchanges HSP:UKH6W:Germany
Address West Terrace, Esh Winning, Durham, GBR, DH7 9PT
Hargreaves Services PLC delivers projects and services in the infrastructure, energy, and property sectors, supporting key industries within the UK and South East Asia. The company's business segments are Services; Hargreaves Land; Unallocated and Hargreaves Raw Materials Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. The Services segment provides materials handling, mechanical and electrical engineering, land restoration, logistics and bulk earthmoving into the energy, environmental, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
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