ISS ASCHIX:ISSC 71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ISSC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr168.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks better than 77.65% 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. ISS AS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr3,174 Mil. ISS AS's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr24,405 Mil. Therefore, ISS AS's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISS AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ISSc'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.35 Med: 6.94 Max: 10.92
Current: 10.4
During the past 13 years, ISS AS's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.92%. The lowest was -22.35%. And the median was 6.94%.
CHIX:ISSc's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 77.65% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.955
vs CHIX:ISSc: 10.40
ISS AS (CHIX:ISSc) 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 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.
ISS AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
ISS AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISS AS'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:ISSC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.
ISS AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISS AS'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 13.01% mean?
ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.01% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 6.94. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #245 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is ISS AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ISS AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.01% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 6.94. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. ISS AS's value of 13.01% is 229% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #245 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #245 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places ISS AS in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. ISS AS's value of 13.01% is 229% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.94 vs. the industry median of 3.96, ISS AS 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 3.96, based on 1,096 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. ISS AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.01% is 229% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.01%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr168.09, compared to a current price of kr269.70 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.01%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 6.94 and 229% above the Business Services industry median of 3.96. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.01% 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr269.70 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr168.09.
GuruFocus considers ISS AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ISSC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.01% (87% above median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: kr168.09 vs. price of kr269.70 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229% above the Business Services median (#245 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ISSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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