Colruyt Group NVCUYTY 84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 9.33. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 63.46% 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. Colruyt Group NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil. Colruyt Group NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,336 Mil. Therefore, Colruyt Group NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 9.33 Max: 18.78
Current: 5.53
During the past 13 years, Colruyt Group NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.78%. The lowest was 3.80%. And the median was 9.33%.
CUYTY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 63.46% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.88
vs CUYTY: 5.53
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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.
Colruyt Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
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CUYTY vs KR, SFM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.61% mean?
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.61% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 9.33. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.80 to 18.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.61% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 9.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 18.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Colruyt Group NV's value of 5.61% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 312 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Colruyt Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Colruyt Group NV's value of 5.61% is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.80 to 18.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.33 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Colruyt Group NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.88, based on 312 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. Colruyt Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.61% is 44.6% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.61%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 9.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.01, compared to a current price of $10.49 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.61%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 9.33 and 44.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.88. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.61% 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.49 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.01.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.61% (40% below median its 10-year median of 9.33)
GF Value™: $11.01 vs. price of $10.49 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#114 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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