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Kewaunee ScientificFRA:KEW -4.88%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.17% as of Apr. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEW with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks better than 74.19% 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. Kewaunee Scientific's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €11.6 Mil. Kewaunee Scientific's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €126.4 Mil. Therefore, Kewaunee Scientific's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KEW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.89 Med: 3.83 Max: 14.79
Current: 6.14
During the past 13 years, Kewaunee Scientific's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.79%. The lowest was -5.89%. And the median was 3.83%.
FRA:KEW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 74.19% of 434
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.365
vs FRA:KEW: 6.14
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.
Kewaunee Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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:KEW vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.17% mean?
Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.17% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #112 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.17% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 9.17% is 287.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #112 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #112 out of 434 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Kewaunee Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 9.17% is 287.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Kewaunee Scientific 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.37, based on 434 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.17% is 287.7% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.17%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.88, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.17%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 287.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.37. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.17% 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.88.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.17% (139% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: €37.88 vs. price of €31.20 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 287.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#112 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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