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BFF Bank SpAFRA:2BF -0.13%52 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:2BF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Credit Services companies, BFF Bank SpA ranks worse than 71.61% 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. BFF Bank SpA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €198.1 Mil. BFF Bank SpA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,044.8 Mil. Therefore, BFF Bank SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BFF Bank SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2BF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.81 Max: 2.31
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, BFF Bank SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.31%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 1.81%.
FRA:2BF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.61% of 546
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs FRA:2BF: 0.42
BFF Bank SpA (FRA:2BF) 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.
BFF Bank SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
BFF Bank SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BFF Bank SpA'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.
FRA:2BF vs V, MA, AXP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, BFF Bank SpA'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.
BFF Bank SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, BFF Bank SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BFF Bank SpA'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 1.64% mean?
BFF Bank SpA (FRA:2BF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.64% 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 BFF Bank SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, BFF Bank SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.30 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BFF Bank SpA ranks #391 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is BFF Bank SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
BFF Bank SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.64% is near median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.31. The Credit Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. BFF Bank SpA's value of 1.64% is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BFF Bank SpA ranks #391 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BFF Bank SpA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BFF Bank SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, BFF Bank SpA ranks #391 out of 546 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places BFF Bank SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. BFF Bank SpA's value of 1.64% is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, BFF Bank SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.30 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.93, BFF Bank SpA 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 Credit Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Credit Services companies is 1.93, based on 546 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. BFF Bank SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.64% is 15% 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 BFF Bank SpA and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BFF Bank SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BFF Bank SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BFF Bank SpA (FRA:2BF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.75, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 65.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 15% below the Credit Services industry median of 1.93. BFF Bank SpA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 BFF Bank SpA (FRA:2BF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.64% 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.
Is BFF Bank SpA (FRA:2BF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BFF Bank SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 65.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.75.
GuruFocus considers BFF Bank SpA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2BF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.64% (near median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: €8.75 vs. price of €3.00 (65.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Credit Services median (#391 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2BF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BFF Bank SpA is an independent specialty finance company engaged in three business units; Factoring & Lending BU, which offers products such as non-recourse factoring, lending, and credit management mainly to public sector suppliers and public administration bodies, Securities Services BU, which deals with custodian banking for investment funds and related services such as fund accounting, and transfer agents for national managers and banks and for various investment funds such as pension funds, mutual funds and alternative funds, and Payments BU, which deals with payment processing, corporate payments, and cheques and bills and has as customers medium-small Italian banks, medium-large companies and boasts a partnership with Nexi.
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