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New World Department Store ChinaFRA:NWM 41 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWM with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, New World Department Store China ranks worse than 67.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New World Department Store China's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.6 Med: 0.13 Max: 1.34
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, New World Department Store China's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.34%. The lowest was -4.60%. And the median was 0.13%.
FRA:NWM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 67.35% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs FRA:NWM: 0.42
New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) 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.
New World Department Store China Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
New World Department Store China 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.
New World Department Store China Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRA:NWM vs DDS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, New World Department Store China'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.
New World Department Store China Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New World Department Store China's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New World Department Store China'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.34% mean?
New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.34% 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 New World Department Store China and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #761 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is New World Department Store China's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
New World Department Store China's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.34% is 162% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. New World Department Store China's value of 0.34% is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #761 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New World Department Store China has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New World Department Store China's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, New World Department Store China ranks #761 out of 1130 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places New World Department Store China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. New World Department Store China's value of 0.34% is 88.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 2.92, New World Department Store China has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.92, based on 1,130 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. New World Department Store China's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.34% is 88.4% below 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 New World Department Store China and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New World Department Store China's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.34%, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New World Department Store China stock overvalued right now?
New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.34%, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 88.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.92. New World Department Store China's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.34% 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.
Is New World Department Store China (FRA:NWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New World Department Store China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.34% (162% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.02 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#761 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New World Department Store China Business Description
New World Department Store China Ltd is engaged in department stores, shopping malls, and property investment operations. The company operates through two segments, namely Department stores and Property Investment business. It generates maximum revenue from the Department store segment. Geographically, the company's revenue is predominantly generated in Mainland China.
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