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Dubai Residential REITDFM:DUBAIRESI 28 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.62% as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 11.87. GuruFocus rates DFM:DUBAIRESI with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 924 REITs companies, Dubai Residential REIT ranks better than 82.79% 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. Dubai Residential REIT's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ2,179 Mil. Dubai Residential REIT's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ25,286 Mil. Therefore, Dubai Residential REIT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dubai Residential REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DUBAIRESI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.82 Med: 11.87 Max: 12.51
Current: 8.82
During the past 2 years, Dubai Residential REIT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.51%. The lowest was 8.82%. And the median was 11.87%.
DFM:DUBAIRESI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.79% of 924
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs DFM:DUBAIRESI: 8.82
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.
Dubai Residential REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Dubai Residential REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dubai Residential REIT'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.
DFM:DUBAIRESI vs VMRK, EQR, ESS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Dubai Residential REIT'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.
Dubai Residential REIT Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Dubai Residential REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Residential REIT'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.62% mean?
Dubai Residential REIT (DFM:DUBAIRESI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.62% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dubai Residential REIT and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 11.87. Over the past decade, Dubai Residential REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.82 to 12.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Residential REIT ranks #159 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Dubai Residential REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dubai Residential REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.62% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.82 to a high of 12.51. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Dubai Residential REIT's value of 8.62% is 160.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Residential REIT ranks #159 out of 924 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Residential REIT has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Residential REIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VMRK and EQR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Dubai Residential REIT ranks #159 out of 924 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Dubai Residential REIT in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Dubai Residential REIT's value of 8.62% is 160.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Residential REIT's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.82 to 12.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.87 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Dubai Residential REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.31, based on 924 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. Dubai Residential REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.62% is 160.4% 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 Dubai Residential REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Residential REIT's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.62%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 11.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Residential REIT stock overvalued right now?
Dubai Residential REIT (DFM:DUBAIRESI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.62%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.62%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.87 and 160.4% above the REITs industry median of 3.31. Dubai Residential REIT's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Dubai Residential REIT (DFM:DUBAIRESI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.62% as of Jun. 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.
Dubai Residential REIT is a closed-ended real estate investment fund incorporated in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and licensed by the SCA. The Group's real estate portfolio is categorised into four price segments Premium, Community, Affordable and Corporate Housing which appeal to a range of socioeconomic demographics, in addition to the Other segment.
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