Equitable HoldingsFRA:AXJ +1.51%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXJ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.34. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Equitable Holdings ranks worse than 75.9% 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. Equitable Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,149 Mil. Equitable Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €265,441 Mil. Therefore, Equitable Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equitable Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AXJ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.77 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.83
Current: -0.27
During the past 12 years, Equitable Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.83%. The lowest was -0.77%. And the median was 0.48%.
FRA:AXJ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 75.9% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.23
vs FRA:AXJ: -0.27
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.
Equitable Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Equitable Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equitable Holdings'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:AXJ vs PSLV, IVZ, PS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Equitable Holdings'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.
Equitable Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Equitable Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equitable Holdings'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 0.81% mean?
Equitable Holdings (FRA:AXJ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.81% 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 Equitable Holdings and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Equitable Holdings ranks #1241 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Equitable Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Equitable Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.81% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23. Equitable Holdings' value of 0.81% is 80.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equitable Holdings ranks #1241 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equitable Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equitable Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PSLV and IVZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Equitable Holdings ranks #1241 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Equitable Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23. Equitable Holdings' value of 0.81% is 80.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Equitable Holdings 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.23, based on 1,635 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. Equitable Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.81% is 80.9% 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 Equitable Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equitable Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equitable Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Equitable Holdings (FRA:AXJ) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.34, compared to a current price of €40.23 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 80.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.23. Equitable Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Equitable Holdings (FRA:AXJ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.81% 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 Equitable Holdings (FRA:AXJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equitable Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.23 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.34.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXJ:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.81% (69% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: €45.34 vs. price of €40.23 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% below the Asset Management median (#1241 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equitable Holdings Inc is a financial services company providing retirement, asset management, and wealth management solutions for individual and institutional clients, operating through three segments. The Retirement segment generates the majority of revenue and offers annuities, retirement savings plans, institutional savings products, and includes the spread lending business. The Asset Management segment provides diversified investment management and related services globally through Institutional, Retail, and Private Wealth channels and reflects the business of AB. The Wealth Management segment offers advisory accounts, financial planning and advice, life insurance, and annuity products. Revenues are earned predominantly from fee income, income from investments, and insurance premiums.
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