Greiffenberger AG (FRA:GRF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -13.11% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Greiffenberger AG FRA:GRF -6.21% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.11% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,077 Industrial Products companies, Greiffenberger AG ranks worse than 91.68% 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. Greiffenberger AG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €-7.33 Mil. Greiffenberger AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €55.90 Mil. Therefore, Greiffenberger AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -13.11%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Greiffenberger AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GRF' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.88   Med: 1.04   Max: 25.89
Current: -14.96

During the past 13 years, Greiffenberger AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.89%. The lowest was -21.88%. And the median was 1.04%.

FRA:GRF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
91.68% of 3077 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26 vs FRA:GRF: -14.96

Greiffenberger AG  (FRA:GRF) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greiffenberger AG'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.

Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Greiffenberger AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Greiffenberger AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.01 -6.44 -6.75 -16.28 -13.11

FRA:GRF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Greiffenberger AG'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.


Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Greiffenberger AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greiffenberger AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Greiffenberger AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Greiffenberger AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-7.103/( (60.446+61.002)/ 2 )
=-7.103/60.724
=-11.70 %

Greiffenberger AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-7.326/( (61.002+50.796)/ 2 )
=-7.326/55.899
=-13.11 %

* 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 (Jun. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -13.11% mean?
Greiffenberger AG (FRA:GRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -13.11% as of Jun. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Greiffenberger AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greiffenberger AG ranks #2821 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Greiffenberger AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Greiffenberger AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Greiffenberger AG ranks #2821 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Greiffenberger AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Greiffenberger AG ranks #2821 out of 3077 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Greiffenberger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,077 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 Greiffenberger AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greiffenberger AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greiffenberger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greiffenberger AG (FRA:GRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 98.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.11%. 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 Greiffenberger AG (FRA:GRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.11% as of Jun. 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.

Greiffenberger AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0NTW:UKGRF:Germany
Address Eberlestrasse 28, Augsburg, DEU, 86157
Greiffenberger AG manufactures electrical equipment. The company divides its business activities into three segments; Drive Technology segment, Metal Band Saw Blades and Precision Strip Steel segment and the segment Pipeline Renovation Technology.