CitizensCIA +1.26%61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates CIA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.15 (Fairly Valued). Among 507 Insurance companies, Citizens ranks worse than 71.79% 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. Citizens's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.1 Mil. Citizens's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,747.1 Mil. Therefore, Citizens's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citizens's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.41 Med: 0.49 Max: 3.95
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, Citizens's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.95%. The lowest was -2.41%. And the median was 0.49%.
CIA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.79% of 507
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 2.75
vs CIA: 1.07
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.
Citizens Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Citizens Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citizens'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.
CIA vs KCLI, SNFCA, UTGN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Citizens'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.
Citizens Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizens'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.52% mean?
Citizens (CIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.52% 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 Citizens and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizens ranks #364 out of 507 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Citizens' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Citizens' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.52% is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. The Insurance industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75. Citizens' value of 0.52% is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizens ranks #364 out of 507 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Citizens has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizens' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KCLI and SNFCA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Citizens ranks #364 out of 507 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Citizens in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75. Citizens' value of 0.52% is 81.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Citizens has consistently been below 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 an Insurance company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Insurance companies is 2.75, based on 507 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. Citizens's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.52% is 81.1% below 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 Citizens and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizens's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizens stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens (CIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.15, compared to a current price of $5.62 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 81.1% below the Insurance industry median of 2.75. Citizens' overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 Citizens (CIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.52% 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 Citizens (CIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.62 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.15.
GuruFocus considers Citizens to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.52% (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $5.15 vs. price of $5.62 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.1% below the Insurance median (#364 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citizens Inc is an insurance holding company serving the life insurance needs of individuals in the United States. The company provides insurance benefits to residents in thirty two U.S. states and more than seventy countries through its insurance subsidiaries. The company operates in two business segments namely the Domestic Insurance and International Insurance segments.. The company majority generates revenues from Life Insurance segment. Company operates in USA, Columbia, Taiwan, Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, and Others.
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