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Elmer BancorpELMA 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates ELMA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Elmer Bancorp ranks worse than 60.56% 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. Elmer Bancorp's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.30 Mil. Elmer Bancorp's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $395.07 Mil. Therefore, Elmer Bancorp's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elmer Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ELMA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.12
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Elmer Bancorp's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.12%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 0.76%.
ELMA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 60.56% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs ELMA: 0.84
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.
Elmer Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Elmer Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elmer Bancorp'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.
ELMA vs CNBZ, VWFB, CDAB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Elmer Bancorp'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.
Elmer Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Elmer Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elmer Bancorp'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. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% mean?
Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% 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 Elmer Bancorp and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Elmer Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.48 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #926 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Elmer Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Elmer Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.12. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Elmer Bancorp's value of 0.84% is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #926 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elmer Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elmer Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CNBZ and VWFB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #926 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Elmer Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Elmer Bancorp's value of 0.84% is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Elmer Bancorp's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.48 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Elmer Bancorp has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,529 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. Elmer Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.84% is 15.2% below 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 Elmer Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elmer Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elmer Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $25.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 15.2% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. Elmer Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Elmer Bancorp (ELMA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84% 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 Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elmer Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.
GuruFocus considers Elmer Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ELMA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.84% (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $25.00 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Banks median (#926 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elmer Bancorp Inc operates as the bank holding company for The First National Bank of Elmer. The Bank operates under a national bank charter and provides a complete line of business and personal banking products. The bank operates through its six full-service offices located in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey. The majority of the Bank's activities are with customers located within Southern New Jersey.
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