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Columbus ASFRA:P1F 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 7.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:P1F with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,892 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 58.26% 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. Columbus AS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.0 Mil. Columbus AS's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.6 Mil. Therefore, Columbus AS's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P1F'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.14 Med: 7.86 Max: 112.65
Current: -0.32
During the past 13 years, Columbus AS's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 112.65%. The lowest was -2.14%. And the median was 7.86%.
FRA:P1F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 58.26% of 2892
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs FRA:P1F: -0.32
Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) 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.
Columbus AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Columbus AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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:P1F vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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 6.37% mean?
Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.37% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 7.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1685 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Columbus AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Columbus AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.37% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.86. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. Columbus AS's value of 6.37% is 210% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1685 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1685 out of 2892 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. Columbus AS's value of 6.37% is 210% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.86 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Columbus AS 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.06, based on 2,892 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. Columbus AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.37% is 210% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.37%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 7.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.24, compared to a current price of €1.27 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.37%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.86 and 210% above the Software industry median of 2.06. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.37% 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.27 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P1F:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.37% (19% below median its 10-year median of 7.86)
GF Value™: €1.24 vs. price of €1.27 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210% above the Software median (#1685 of 2892)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P1F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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