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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. Bio-Rad Laboratories's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,824 Mil. Bio-Rad Laboratories's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,107 Mil. Therefore, Bio-Rad Laboratories's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bio-Rad Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BUWA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.21 Med: 5.91 Max: 37.99
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Bio-Rad Laboratories's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 37.99%. The lowest was -24.21%. And the median was 5.91%.
FRA:BUWA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.68% of 855
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs FRA:BUWA: 1.85
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.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bio-Rad Laboratories Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bio-Rad Laboratories'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:BUWA vs GKOS, BRKR, PODD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Bio-Rad Laboratories'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.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bio-Rad Laboratories's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bio-Rad Laboratories'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 -22.50% mean?
Bio-Rad Laboratories (FRA:BUWA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.50% 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bio-Rad Laboratories ranks #396 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Bio-Rad Laboratories' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bio-Rad Laboratories' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Bio-Rad Laboratories ranks #396 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bio-Rad Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bio-Rad Laboratories' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GKOS and BRKR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bio-Rad Laboratories ranks #396 out of 855 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Bio-Rad Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.62. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.62, based on 855 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bio-Rad Laboratories's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bio-Rad Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bio-Rad Laboratories (FRA:BUWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €272.55, compared to a current price of €278.40 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.50%. Bio-Rad Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories (FRA:BUWA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.50% 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 Bio-Rad Laboratories (FRA:BUWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bio-Rad Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.40 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €272.55.
GuruFocus considers Bio-Rad Laboratories to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BUWA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -22.50%
GF Value™: €272.55 vs. price of €278.40 (2.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BUWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, headquartered in Hercules, California, develops, manufactures, and sells products and solutions for the clinical diagnostics and life sciences markets. In clinical diagnostics (60% of sales), Bio-Rad sells test systems and specialized quality controls for clinical laboratories. In life sciences (40% of sales), it develops and manufactures instruments and reagents used in research, biopharmaceutical production, and food testing and has a leadership position in dPCR technology. The company is geographically diverse, with major markets in the Americas (about 40% of sales), Europe (about 30%), Asia (about 30%), and other. Bio-Rad owns approximately 33% of Sartorius, a lab and bioprocessing supplier that specializes in single-use technology used in biologics manufacturing.
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