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EFA HoldingsCYS:EFA 35 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.18% as of Dec. 2024, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 14.78. GuruFocus rates CYS:EFA with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
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. EFA Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €6.44 Mil. EFA Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €45.41 Mil. Therefore, EFA Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 14.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EFA Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CYS:EFA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.18 Med: 14.78 Max: 15.38
Current: 14.18
During the past 2 years, EFA Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.38%. The lowest was 14.18%. And the median was 14.78%.
CYS:EFA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.08
vs CYS:EFA: 14.18
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.
EFA Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
EFA Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EFA Holdings'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.
EFA Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
EFA Holdings Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
15.38
14.18
EFA Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
15.38
14.18
CYS:EFA vs PWR, EME, FIX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, EFA Holdings'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.
EFA Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, EFA Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EFA Holdings'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18% mean?
EFA Holdings (CYS:EFA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18% as of Dec. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on EFA Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.78. Over the past decade, EFA Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.18 to 15.38.
Is EFA Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
EFA Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18% is near median its 10-year median of 14.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.18 to a high of 15.38. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. EFA Holdings' value of 14.18% is 360.4% above this industry median. Overall, EFA Holdings has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EFA Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and EME?
EFA Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. EFA Holdings' value of 14.18% is 360.4% above this benchmark. Historically, EFA Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.18 to 15.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.78 vs. the industry median of 3.08, EFA Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.08, based on 1,787 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. EFA Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18% is 360.4% 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 EFA Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EFA Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EFA Holdings stock overvalued right now?
EFA Holdings (CYS:EFA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.18%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.78 and 360.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.08. EFA Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 EFA Holdings (CYS:EFA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.18% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
EFA Holdings PLC performs activities related to the aviation sector, aerospace, and security. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in the Offsets, Industrial Cooperation market, and high-tech aerospace and defense Industry projects, offering commercial, financial, technical, and support services. It also provides services within the framework of international contracts in the aviation industry, in particular in the areas of technology transfer, joint developments, support in marketing, distribution, and financing. In addition, the group is involved in the development, manufacturing, and trade of unmanned systems, subsystems, MEMS Sensors (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems), IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, Electronics design and assembly, and the provision of other services.
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