Mettler-Toledo InternationalFRA:MTO +3.22%92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 30.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €1,243.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 213 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Mettler-Toledo International ranks better than 96.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mettler-Toledo International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MTO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.74 Med: 30.66 Max: 36.62
Current: 34.62
During the past 13 years, Mettler-Toledo International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 36.62%. The lowest was 22.74%. And the median was 30.66%.
FRA:MTO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.24% of 213
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -2.25
vs FRA:MTO: 34.62
Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) 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.
Mettler-Toledo International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Mettler-Toledo International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Mettler-Toledo International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRA:MTO vs ILMN, DGX, LH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Mettler-Toledo International'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.
Mettler-Toledo International Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Mettler-Toledo International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mettler-Toledo International'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.49% mean?
Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.49% 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 Mettler-Toledo International and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 30.66. Over the past decade, Mettler-Toledo International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 22.74 to 36.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #8 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Mettler-Toledo International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Mettler-Toledo International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 25.49% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 30.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.74 to a high of 36.62. Based on the distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #8 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mettler-Toledo International has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mettler-Toledo International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ILMN and DGX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #8 out of 213 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Mettler-Toledo International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Mettler-Toledo International's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 22.74 to 36.62 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 Mettler-Toledo International and its competitors. Mettler-Toledo International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.49%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 30.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mettler-Toledo International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,243.75, compared to a current price of €1,123.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.49%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 30.66. Mettler-Toledo International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 25.49% 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 Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mettler-Toledo International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1,123.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1,243.75.
GuruFocus considers Mettler-Toledo International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MTO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 25.49% (17% below median its 10-year median of 30.66)
GF Value™: €1,243.75 vs. price of €1,123.00 (9.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mettler-Toledo supplies weighing and precision instruments to customers in the life sciences (around 55% of sales), industrial (around 40%), and food retail (around 5%) industries. Its products include laboratory and retail scales, pipettes, pH meters, thermal analysis equipment, titrators, metal detectors, and X-ray analyzers. Mettler leads the market for weighing instrumentation and controls more than 50% of the market for lab balances. The business is geographically diversified, with the Americas accounting for about 37% of sales, Europe about 27%, China about 16% and the rest of the world about 20%.
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