KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG (FRA:HETA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.55% (As of Dec. 2025) — 151% Above Median

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FRA:HETA KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG FRA:HETA
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What is KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG FRA:HETA 40 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:HETA with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG ranks better than 82.64% 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.31 Mil. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.62 Mil. Therefore, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.55%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HETA' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 2.21   Max: 4.73
Current: 4.73

During the past 13 years, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.73%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 2.21%.

FRA:HETA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
82.64% of 288 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.07 vs FRA:HETA: 4.73

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG  (FRA:HETA) 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.


KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services 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.

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:HETA vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services 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.


KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.266/( (5.633+5.703)/ 2 )
=0.266/5.668
=4.69 %

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.312/( (5.546+5.703)/ 2 )
=0.312/5.6245
=5.55 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.55% mean?
KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG (FRA:HETA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.55% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 4.73. According to the industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG ranks #50 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.55% is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 4.73. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's value of 5.55% is 418.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG ranks #50 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG ranks #50 out of 288 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's value of 5.55% is 418.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 4.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 1.07, KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 1.07, based on 288 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.55% is 418.7% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.55%, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG stock overvalued right now?
KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG (FRA:HETA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.55%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.55%, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 418.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.07. KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG (FRA:HETA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.55% as of Dec. 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.

KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG Business Description

Other Exchanges HETA:Germany
Address Colonia-Allee 3, Cologne, DEU, 51067
KHD Humboldt Wedag Industrial Services AG has specialized in the provision of equipment and services for companies in the cement and mining industries.
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