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Credit AcceptanceFRA:2D5 -4.03%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 8.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:2D5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €520.95. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Credit Services companies, Credit Acceptance ranks better than 79.74% 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. Credit Acceptance's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €470 Mil. Credit Acceptance's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,446 Mil. Therefore, Credit Acceptance's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Credit Acceptance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2D5'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 8.23 Max: 13.18
Current: 5.16
During the past 13 years, Credit Acceptance's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.18%. The lowest was 3.01%. And the median was 8.23%.
FRA:2D5's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.74% of 548
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs FRA:2D5: 5.16
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.
Credit Acceptance Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Credit Acceptance Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Credit Acceptance'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:2D5 vs ENVA, KLAR, SEZL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Credit Acceptance'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.
Credit Acceptance Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Credit Acceptance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Credit Acceptance'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 6.31% mean?
Credit Acceptance (FRA:2D5) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.31% 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 Credit Acceptance and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 8.23. Over the past decade, Credit Acceptance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.01 to 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Credit Acceptance ranks #111 out of 548 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Credit Acceptance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Credit Acceptance's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.31% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 13.18. The Credit Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. Credit Acceptance's value of 6.31% is 226.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Credit Acceptance ranks #111 out of 548 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Credit Acceptance has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Credit Acceptance's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ENVA and KLAR?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Credit Acceptance ranks #111 out of 548 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Credit Acceptance in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.93. Credit Acceptance's value of 6.31% is 226.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Credit Acceptance's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.01 to 13.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.23 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Credit Acceptance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Credit Services companies is 1.93, based on 548 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. Credit Acceptance's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.31% is 226.9% 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 Credit Acceptance 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. Credit Acceptance's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.31%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 8.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Credit Acceptance stock overvalued right now?
Credit Acceptance (FRA:2D5) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is €520.95, compared to a current price of €476.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.31%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.23 and 226.9% above the Credit Services industry median of 1.93. Credit Acceptance's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Credit Acceptance (FRA:2D5), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.31% 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 Credit Acceptance (FRA:2D5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Acceptance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €476.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €520.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2D5:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.31% (23% below median its 10-year median of 8.23)
GF Value™: €520.95 vs. price of €476.00 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.9% above the Credit Services median (#111 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2D5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Credit Acceptance Corp is a consumer finance company that specializes in automobile loans. These loans are offered through a U.S. nationwide network of automobile dealers that benefit from sales of vehicles to consumers who could otherwise not obtain financing. The company also benefits from repeat and referral sales, and from sales to customers responding to advertisements for financing, but qualify for traditional financing. The company derives its revenue from finance charges, premiums earned on the reinsurance of vehicle service contracts, and other fees. Of these, financing charges, including servicing fees, are by far a source of revenue.
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