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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. South Plains Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €50.3 Mil. South Plains Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,884.3 Mil. Therefore, South Plains Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Plains Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4S4'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.34 Max: 1.58
Current: 1.41
During the past 9 years, South Plains Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.58%. The lowest was 0.92%. And the median was 1.34%.
FRA:4S4's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73.23% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs FRA:4S4: 1.41
South Plains Financial (FRA:4S4) 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.
South Plains Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
South Plains Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Plains Financial'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.
South Plains Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRA:4S4 vs ORRF, SMBK, SMBC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, South Plains Financial'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.
South Plains Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, South Plains Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Plains Financial'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 1.30% mean?
South Plains Financial (FRA:4S4) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.30% 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 South Plains Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, South Plains Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, South Plains Financial ranks #409 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is South Plains Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
South Plains Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.30% is near median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.58. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. South Plains Financial's value of 1.30% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Plains Financial ranks #409 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Plains Financial has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Plains Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ORRF and SMBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, South Plains Financial ranks #409 out of 1528 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts South Plains Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. South Plains Financial's value of 1.30% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, South Plains Financial's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.92 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.01, South Plains Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, 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. South Plains Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.30% is 29.4% 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 South Plains Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Plains Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Plains Financial stock overvalued right now?
South Plains Financial (FRA:4S4) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.39, compared to a current price of €39.40 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 29.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.01. South Plains Financial's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 South Plains Financial (FRA:4S4), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.30% 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 South Plains Financial (FRA:4S4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Plains Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.40 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.39.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4S4:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.30% (near median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: €36.39 vs. price of €39.40 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Banks median (#409 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4S4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Plains Financial Inc operates as a bank holding company. The company provides a wide range of commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The principal business activities include commercial and retail banking, along with insurance, investment, trust, and mortgage services. The company has one reportable segment: banking. The majority of the company's revenues is derived from interest income and other sources, including loans, securities and derivatives.
67GF Score
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