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Holland ColoursFRA:HCY -4.58%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 11.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,612 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 61.41% 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. Holland Colours's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.8 Mil. Holland Colours's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €74.4 Mil. Therefore, Holland Colours's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holland Colours's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.41 Med: 11.19 Max: 14.41
Current: 4.51
During the past 13 years, Holland Colours's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.41%. The lowest was 4.41%. And the median was 11.19%.
FRA:HCY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.41% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.075
vs FRA:HCY: 4.51
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) 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.
Holland Colours Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Holland Colours Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.73% mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.73% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 11.19. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.41 to 14.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #622 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Holland Colours' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Holland Colours' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.73% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 14.41. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Holland Colours' value of 3.73% is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #622 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #622 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Holland Colours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Holland Colours' value of 3.73% is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.41 to 14.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.19 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Holland Colours 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 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. Holland Colours's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.73% is 21.3% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.73%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 11.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.23, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.73%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.19 and 21.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.73% 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €93.23.
GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.73% (67% below median its 10-year median of 11.19)
GF Value™: €93.23 vs. price of €73.00 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Chemicals median (#622 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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