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Tribal GroupCHIX:TRBL -3.23%52 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 33.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 12.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TRBL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,891 Software companies, Tribal Group ranks better than 95.5% 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. Tribal Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.03 Mil. Tribal Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £30.06 Mil. Therefore, Tribal Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tribal Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:TRBl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.05 Med: 12.88 Max: 28.03
Current: 28.03
During the past 13 years, Tribal Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.03%. The lowest was -7.05%. And the median was 12.88%.
CHIX:TRBl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.5% of 2891
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs CHIX:TRBl: 28.03
Tribal Group (CHIX:TRBl) 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.
Tribal Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Tribal Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tribal Group'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:TRBL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Tribal Group'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.
Tribal Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Tribal Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tribal Group'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 33.36% mean?
Tribal Group (CHIX:TRBL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 33.36% 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 Tribal Group and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 12.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Tribal Group ranks #130 out of 2891 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Tribal Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Tribal Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 33.36% is 159% above median its 10-year median of 12.88. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Tribal Group's value of 33.36% is 1511.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tribal Group ranks #130 out of 2891 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tribal Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tribal Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tribal Group ranks #130 out of 2891 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Tribal Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Tribal Group's value of 33.36% is 1511.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.88 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Tribal Group 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,891 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. Tribal Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 33.36% is 1511.6% 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 Tribal Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tribal Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 33.36%, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tribal Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tribal Group (CHIX:TRBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.52, compared to a current price of £0.60 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 33.36%, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 12.88 and 1511.6% above the Software industry median of 2.07. Tribal Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Tribal Group (CHIX:TRBL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 33.36% 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 Tribal Group (CHIX:TRBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tribal Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.60 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52.
GuruFocus considers Tribal Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TRBL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 33.36% (159% above median its 10-year median of 12.88)
GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.60 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1511.6% above the Software median (#130 of 2891)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TRBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tribal Group PLC is a provider of education software and services for international education, learning, and training markets. It has two business segments. The Student Information Systems (SIS) segment represents the delivery of software and subsequent maintenance and support services and the activities through which it deploys and configures software for its customers; and the Etio segment represents inspection and review services that support the assessment of educational delivery, and a portfolio of performance improvement tools and services, including analytics, software solutions, and asset management. The company generates maximum revenue from the SIS segment. Geographically, it operates in the UK, Australia, other APAC, North America, and the rest of the world.
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