Kps AGFRA:KSC -9.09%34 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.20% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSC with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,886 Software companies, Kps AG ranks worse than 82.81% 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. Kps AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-43.7 Mil. Kps AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €59.0 Mil. Therefore, Kps AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -74.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kps AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.38 Med: 10.59 Max: 33.03
Current: -35.34
During the past 13 years, Kps AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 33.03%. The lowest was -36.38%. And the median was 10.59%.
FRA:KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 82.81% of 2886
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.035
vs FRA:KSC: -35.34
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) 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.
Kps AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kps AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kps 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.
FRA:KSC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Kps 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.
Kps AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kps AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kps AG'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -74.20% mean?
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -74.20% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kps AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2390 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Kps AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kps AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2390 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2390 out of 2886 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kps AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,886 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 Kps AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kps AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 75.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.20%. Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -74.20% as of Sep. 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.
Is Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 75.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87.
GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -74.20%
GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.21 (75.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
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