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Jardine Cycle & CarriageFRA:CYC 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, Jardine Cycle & Carriage ranks better than 55.46% 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. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,070 Mil. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €27,092 Mil. Therefore, Jardine Cycle & Carriage's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jardine Cycle & Carriage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CYC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 3.13 Max: 4.14
Current: 3.15
During the past 13 years, Jardine Cycle & Carriage's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.14%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 3.13%.
FRA:CYC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.46% of 568
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.735
vs FRA:CYC: 3.15
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.
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jardine Cycle & Carriage'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:CYC vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Jardine Cycle & Carriage'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.
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Jardine Cycle & Carriage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jardine Cycle & Carriage'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.95% mean?
Jardine Cycle & Carriage (FRA:CYC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.95% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Jardine Cycle & Carriage and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, Jardine Cycle & Carriage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.68 to 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Jardine Cycle & Carriage ranks #253 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Jardine Cycle & Carriage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Jardine Cycle & Carriage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.95% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 4.14. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's value of 3.95% is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jardine Cycle & Carriage ranks #253 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jardine Cycle & Carriage has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jardine Cycle & Carriage's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Jardine Cycle & Carriage ranks #253 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Jardine Cycle & Carriage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's value of 3.95% is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jardine Cycle & Carriage's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.68 to 4.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Jardine Cycle & Carriage 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 568 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. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.95% is 44.4% 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 Jardine Cycle & Carriage and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.95%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jardine Cycle & Carriage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jardine Cycle & Carriage (FRA:CYC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.27, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.95%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 44.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Jardine Cycle & Carriage's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Jardine Cycle & Carriage (FRA:CYC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.95% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Jardine Cycle & Carriage (FRA:CYC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jardine Cycle & Carriage stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.27.
GuruFocus considers Jardine Cycle & Carriage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.95% (26% above median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: €17.27 vs. price of €18.10 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Conglomerates median (#253 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd is an investment holding conglomerate focused on investments in the manufacture and distribution of motor vehicles in Southeast Asia. Its segments are Astra, Thaco, Cycle & Carriage. The Astra segment includes the company's controlling interest in Astra International, an automotive group in Southeast Asia; THACO is a multi-industry group; Cycle & Carriage represents a broad range of automotive brands across its established network in Singapore and Malaysia.
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