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BuckleFRA:BK2 -2.52%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.43% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 19.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:BK2 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,136 Retail - Cyclical companies, Buckle ranks better than 96.04% 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. Buckle's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €160 Mil. Buckle's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €870 Mil. Therefore, Buckle's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Buckle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BK2'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.97 Med: 19.82 Max: 31.47
Current: 21.61
During the past 13 years, Buckle's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 31.47%. The lowest was 14.97%. And the median was 19.82%.
FRA:BK2's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.04% of 1136
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs FRA:BK2: 21.61
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.
Buckle Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Buckle Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Buckle'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:BK2 vs CRI, AEO, SFIX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Buckle'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.
Buckle Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Buckle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Buckle'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.43% mean?
Buckle (FRA:BK2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.43% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Buckle and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.82. Over the past decade, Buckle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.97 to 31.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Buckle ranks #45 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Buckle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Buckle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.43% is near median its 10-year median of 19.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.97 to a high of 31.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Buckle's value of 18.43% is 529% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Buckle ranks #45 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Buckle has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Buckle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRI and AEO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Buckle ranks #45 out of 1136 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Buckle in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Buckle's value of 18.43% is 529% above this benchmark. Historically, Buckle's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.97 to 31.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.82 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Buckle 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,136 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. Buckle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.43% is 529% 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 Buckle and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Buckle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Buckle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buckle (FRA:BK2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.65, compared to a current price of €36.42 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.82 and 529% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Buckle's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Buckle (FRA:BK2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.43% as of Apr. 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 Buckle (FRA:BK2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buckle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.42 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.65.
GuruFocus considers Buckle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BK2:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 18.43% (near median its 10-year median of 19.82)
GF Value™: €38.65 vs. price of €36.42 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 529% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#45 of 1136)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BK2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company retails medium to affordable priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. It retails under the brand names 'Buckle' and 'The Buckle'. Buckle markets a wide selection of mostly brand-name casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear.
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