Hurco (FRA:HC2) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.78% (As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:HC2 Hurco Companies Inc FRA:HC2
68 GF Score
Price €19.70
GF Value €13.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Hurco FRA:HC2 +3.14% 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.78% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HC2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Hurco ranks worse than 84.4% 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. Hurco's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-8.1 Mil. Hurco's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €214.5 Mil. Therefore, Hurco's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -3.78%.

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

FRA:HC2' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.11   Med: 2.44   Max: 7.5
Current: -4.94

During the past 13 years, Hurco's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.50%. The lowest was -6.11%. And the median was 2.44%.

FRA:HC2's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
84.4% of 3076 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24 vs FRA:HC2: -4.94

Hurco  (FRA:HC2) 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.


Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hurco'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.

Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Hurco Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Hurco Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -6.21 -5.63 -4.72 -5.43 -3.78

FRA:HC2 vs NPWR, HDRN, ZJK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hurco'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.


Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


FRA:HC2
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Hurco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Hurco's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=-12.986/( (239.396+219.536)/ 2 )
=-12.986/229.466
=-5.66 %

Hurco's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-8.112/( (215.032+213.99)/ 2 )
=-8.112/214.511
=-3.78 %

* 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.78% mean?
Hurco (FRA:HC2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.78% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hurco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #2596 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Hurco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hurco's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Hurco ranks #2596 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hurco has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hurco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NPWR and HDRN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #2596 out of 3076 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hurco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. 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 3.24, based on 3,076 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 Hurco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hurco's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hurco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco (FRA:HC2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.56, compared to a current price of €19.70 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.78%. Hurco's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.78% as of Apr. 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.70 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.56. GuruFocus considers Hurco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HC2:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.78%
  • GF Value™: €13.56 vs. price of €19.70 (45.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hurco Business Description

Other Exchanges HURC:USA
Address One Technology Way, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46268
Hurco Companies Inc is an international industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computerized (CNC) machine tools for the metal cutting industry through a international sales and distribution network. Its proprietary control systems and software are sold as integral components of its machine tools. The Company also provides machine tool components, automation solutions, software options, upgrades, accessories, replacement parts, and related support services. It operates in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with the Americas contributing the majority of revenue. Its core products include vertical and horizontal machining centers (mills), turning centers (lathes), and toolroom machines.
68GF Score

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