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Etteplan OyjFRA:EPL -3.51%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 15.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:EPL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Etteplan Oyj ranks better than 69.38% 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. Etteplan Oyj's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.0 Mil. Etteplan Oyj's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €149.3 Mil. Therefore, Etteplan Oyj's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etteplan Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EPL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.16 Med: 15.88 Max: 21.51
Current: 6.16
During the past 13 years, Etteplan Oyj's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.51%. The lowest was 6.16%. And the median was 15.88%.
FRA:EPL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.38% of 1783
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs FRA:EPL: 6.16
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.
Etteplan Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Etteplan Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Etteplan Oyj'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:EPL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Etteplan Oyj'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.
Etteplan Oyj Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Etteplan Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etteplan Oyj'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 2.71% mean?
Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.71% 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 Etteplan Oyj and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 15.88. Over the past decade, Etteplan Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.16 to 21.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #546 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Etteplan Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Etteplan Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.71% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 15.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.16 to a high of 21.51. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Etteplan Oyj's value of 2.71% is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #546 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Etteplan Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etteplan Oyj's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #546 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Etteplan Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04. Etteplan Oyj's value of 2.71% is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Etteplan Oyj's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.16 to 21.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.88 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Etteplan Oyj 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 a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.04, based on 1,783 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. Etteplan Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.71% is 10.9% 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 Etteplan Oyj and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etteplan Oyj's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 15.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etteplan Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.01, compared to a current price of €7.14 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 15.88 and 10.9% below the Construction industry median of 3.04. Etteplan Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71% 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 Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etteplan Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.14 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.01.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EPL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.71% (83% below median its 10-year median of 15.88)
GF Value™: €11.01 vs. price of €7.14 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Construction median (#546 of 1783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etteplan Oyj provides software and embedded solutions, industrial equipment and plant engineering, and technical communication and data solutions to manufacturing companies, aimed at improving product competitiveness across the product lifecycle. It operates through three segments: Engineering Solutions (generates maximum revenue), which includes product development, plant engineering, and engineering-to-order projects; Software and Embedded Solutions, which focuses on machine control, digital connectivity, and Internet of Things solutions; and Technical Communication and Data Solutions, which includes technical documentation and content management. The company operates mainly in Finland (generates maximum revenue), as well as in Scandinavia, Central Europe, and China.
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