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JCDecaux SEFRA:DCS -1.55%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:DCS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, JCDecaux SE ranks better than 68.71% 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. JCDecaux SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €373 Mil. JCDecaux SE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,796 Mil. Therefore, JCDecaux SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JCDecaux SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DCS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.76 Med: 3.09 Max: 6.3
Current: 4.41
During the past 13 years, JCDecaux SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.30%. The lowest was -7.76%. And the median was 3.09%.
FRA:DCS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 68.71% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs FRA:DCS: 4.41
JCDecaux SE (FRA:DCS) 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.
JCDecaux SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
JCDecaux SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JCDecaux SE'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:DCS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, JCDecaux SE'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.
JCDecaux SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, JCDecaux SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JCDecaux SE'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 6.44% mean?
JCDecaux SE (FRA:DCS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.44% 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 JCDecaux SE and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #322 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is JCDecaux SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
JCDecaux SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.44% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.09. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. JCDecaux SE's value of 6.44% is 685.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #322 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JCDecaux SE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JCDecaux SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #322 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts JCDecaux SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. JCDecaux SE's value of 6.44% is 685.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 0.82, JCDecaux SE 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,029 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. JCDecaux SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.44% is 685.4% 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 JCDecaux SE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JCDecaux SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.44%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JCDecaux SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCDecaux SE (FRA:DCS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.22, compared to a current price of €21.66 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.44%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 685.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. JCDecaux SE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 JCDecaux SE (FRA:DCS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.44% 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 JCDecaux SE (FRA:DCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCDecaux SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.66 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.22.
GuruFocus considers JCDecaux SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DCS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.44% (108% above median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: €20.22 vs. price of €21.66 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 685.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#322 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JCDecaux SE is an outdoor advertising company. The company focuses on three main business areas namely Street Furniture, Transport advertising, and Billboard advertising. Street furniture advertising relates to bus stop advertising, newspaper kiosks, public benches, and free-standing panels. Transport which focuses on advertising in land transport networks and airports and Billboard Advertising which concerns the marketing of billboards, neon-light billboards, and advertising wraps. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Street Furniture segment in the form of Advertising. The company has a geographical presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, France, the Rest of the world, the United kingdom, and North America.
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