Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -35.75% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:PD70 Public Policy Holding Co Inc FRA:PD70
64 GF Score
Price €7.25
GF Value €11.18
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Public Policy Holding Co FRA:PD70 -0.68% 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -35.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PD70 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.18. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Public Policy Holding Co ranks worse than 93.89% 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. Public Policy Holding Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-39.8 Mil. Public Policy Holding Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €111.3 Mil. Therefore, Public Policy Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -35.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PD70' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.69   Med: -26.53   Max: -3.4
Current: -35.43

During the past 8 years, Public Policy Holding Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -3.40%. The lowest was -64.69%. And the median was -26.53%.

FRA:PD70's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
93.89% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97 vs FRA:PD70: -35.43

Public Policy Holding Co  (FRA:PD70) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Public Policy Holding Co'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.

Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Public Policy Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -66.35 -30.93 -21.90 -32.37 -39.86

Public Policy Holding Co Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -52.72 -23.93 -30.72 -59.53 -35.75

FRA:PD70 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.


Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Public Policy Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Public Policy Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-33.307/( (74.498+92.615)/ 2 )
=-33.307/83.5565
=-39.86 %

Public Policy Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-39.78/( (92.615+129.96)/ 2 )
=-39.78/111.2875
=-35.75 %

* 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 -35.75% mean?
Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -35.75% 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1029 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -35.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1029 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1029 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.97, based on 1,096 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -35.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -35.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.18, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -35.75%. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -35.75% 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 Public Policy Holding Co (FRA:PD70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.25 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.18.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PD70:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -35.75%
  • GF Value™: €11.18 vs. price of €7.25 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PD70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Public Policy Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PPHC:USAPPHC:UK
Address 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, USA, 20002
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
64GF Score

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