National Bank (DHA:NBL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -9.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

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DHA:NBL National Bank PLC DHA:NBL
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What is National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

National Bank DHA:NBL 23 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -9.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:NBL with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, National Bank ranks worse than 99.35% 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. National Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-45,335.32 Mil. National Bank's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT503,430.87 Mil. Therefore, National Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:NBL' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.58   Med: 0.4   Max: 1.9
Current: -6.58

During the past 13 years, National Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.90%. The lowest was -6.58%. And the median was 0.40%.

DHA:NBL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
99.35% of 1528 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1 vs DHA:NBL: -6.58

National Bank  (DHA:NBL) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank'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.

National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

National Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 -6.07 -2.86 -3.09 -4.63

National Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.66 -5.95 -3.62 -7.86 -9.01

National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank'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.


National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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National Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

National Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-24318.238/( (557155.386+492285.719)/ 2 )
=-24318.238/524720.5525
=-4.63 %

National Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-45335.324/( (492285.719+514576.03)/ 2 )
=-45335.324/503430.8745
=-9.01 %

* 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 -9.01% mean?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -9.01% 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 National Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #1518 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is National Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -9.01%. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank ranks #1518 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #1518 out of 1528 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places National Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.00. 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.00, based on 1,528 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. 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 National Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -9.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank stock overvalued right now?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -9.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -9.01%. National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 National Bank (DHA:NBL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -9.01% 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.

National Bank Business Description

Address 116/1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Banglamotor, Ramna, Dhaka, BGD
National Bank PLC provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, trade services, cash management, treasury, security, and custodian services. Its offerings include retail deposit, retail loans, Cards, MSME and Agriculture loans, Corporate Banking services, and Foreign Remittance.
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