Monbat ADFRA:5MB 52 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5MB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,070 Industrial Products companies, Monbat AD ranks worse than 73.49% 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. Monbat AD's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.9 Mil. Monbat AD's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €221.5 Mil. Therefore, Monbat AD's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5MB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.15 Med: 0.83 Max: 8.76
Current: -0.15
During the past 13 years, Monbat AD's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.76%. The lowest was -0.15%. And the median was 0.83%.
FRA:5MB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 73.49% of 3070
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs FRA:5MB: -0.15
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) 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.
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monbat AD'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:5MB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monbat AD'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 -2.22% mean?
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.22% 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2256 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Monbat AD's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2256 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Monbat AD 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 Monbat AD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #2256 out of 3070 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Monbat AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,070 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. 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monbat AD's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monbat AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.80, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.22%. Monbat AD'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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.22% 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.80.
GuruFocus considers Monbat AD to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.22%
GF Value™: €2.80 vs. price of €1.00 (64.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monbat AD is a Bulgaria-based company engaged in the production and maintenance of and sale of batteries; engineering and development activity; production and trade of equipment used in battery manufacturing; domestic and foreign trade and establishment of commercial networks; specialized stores and representative offices; recycling of lead and lead containing alloys. The company's product range includes starter batteries, stationary batteries, deep cycle batteries, and leisure batteries, special batteries for military applications and locomotive batteries. Additionally, it is also involved in the production of light emitting diode (LED) lighting. The company operates geographically across Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Nigeria, and others.
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