CIE AutomotiveCUOTF +32.14%93 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 8.20. GuruFocus rates CUOTF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.19. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIE Automotive ranks better than 82.96% 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. CIE Automotive's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $351 Mil. CIE Automotive's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,495 Mil. Therefore, CIE Automotive's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE Automotive's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CUOTF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 8.2 Max: 13.78
Current: 8.51
During the past 13 years, CIE Automotive's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.78%. The lowest was 5.72%. And the median was 8.20%.
CUOTF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.96% of 1332
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.125
vs CUOTF: 8.51
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.
CIE Automotive Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CIE Automotive Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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.
CUOTF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive'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 7.81% mean?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.81% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.20. Over the past decade, CIE Automotive's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.72 to 13.78. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #227 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is CIE Automotive's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CIE Automotive's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.81% is near median its 10-year median of 8.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 13.78. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. CIE Automotive's value of 7.81% is 149.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #227 out of 1332 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #227 out of 1332 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CIE Automotive in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13. CIE Automotive's value of 7.81% is 149.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CIE Automotive's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.72 to 13.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 3.13, CIE Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.13, based on 1,332 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. CIE Automotive's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.81% is 149.9% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE Automotive's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.19, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 149.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.13. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.81% 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.19.
Key valuation signals for CUOTF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.81% (near median its 10-year median of 8.20)
GF Value™: $31.19 vs. price of $31.00 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#227 of 1332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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