Fifth Third BancorpFITBPI.PFD 66 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates FITBPI.PFD with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks worse than 50.43% 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. Fifth Third Bancorp's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $660.00 Mil. Fifth Third Bancorp's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $246,009.50 Mil. Therefore, Fifth Third Bancorp's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fifth Third Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FITBpI.PFD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.22 Max: 1.64
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Fifth Third Bancorp's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.64%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 1.22%.
FITBpI.PFD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 50.43% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs FITBpI.PFD: 0.98
Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:FITBpI.PFD) 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.
Fifth Third Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Fifth Third Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fifth Third 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.
Fifth Third Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FITBPI.PFD vs HBAN, MTB, TFC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Fifth Third 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.
Fifth Third Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Fifth Third Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fifth Third 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.27% mean?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBPI.PFD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.27% 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 Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Fifth Third Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.79 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #771 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Fifth Third Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.27% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.64. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Fifth Third Bancorp's value of 0.27% is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #771 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fifth Third Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fifth Third Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HBAN and MTB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Fifth Third Bancorp ranks #771 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Fifth Third Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Fifth Third Bancorp's value of 0.27% is 72.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fifth Third Bancorp's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.79 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Fifth Third 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. Fifth Third Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.27% is 72.7% 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 Fifth Third 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. Fifth Third Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.27%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBPI.PFD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.27%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.27%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 72.7% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. Fifth Third Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBPI.PFD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.27% 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.
Fifth Third Bancorp is a midsize regional bank in the US, with total assets of around $300 billion as of March 2026. The bank closed its acquisition of Comercia in February 2026. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third has a strong presence in the US Midwest and is currently expanding in the US Southeast. The bank provides a diversified set of financial services in retail banking, commercial banking, card and Treasury management, wealth and asset management, and capital markets.
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