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Green PlainsFRA:G3V +0.34%53 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G3V with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks worse than 76.38% 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. Green Plains's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €114 Mil. Green Plains's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,360 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Plains's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:G3V'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.52 Med: -4.52 Max: 2.48
Current: -0.97
During the past 13 years, Green Plains's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.48%. The lowest was -8.52%. And the median was -4.52%.
FRA:G3V's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 76.38% of 1613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs FRA:G3V: -0.97
Green Plains (FRA:G3V) 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.
Green Plains Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Green Plains Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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:G3V vs TROX, REX, LXU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains'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 8.38% mean?
Green Plains (FRA:G3V) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.38% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1232 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Green Plains' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Green Plains' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.38%. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Green Plains' value of 8.38% is 169.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1232 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TROX and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1232 out of 1613 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Green Plains in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. Green Plains' value of 8.38% is 169.5% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.11, based on 1,613 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. Green Plains's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.38% is 169.5% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (FRA:G3V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.19, compared to a current price of €14.55 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.38% and 169.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.11. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Green Plains (FRA:G3V), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.38% 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 Green Plains (FRA:G3V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.55 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.19.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:G3V:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.38%
GF Value™: €8.19 vs. price of €14.55 (77.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.5% above the Chemicals median (#1232 of 1613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G3V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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