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Dorman ProductsFRA:RAB 89 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 11.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dorman Products ranks better than 89.77% 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. Dorman Products's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €151 Mil. Dorman Products's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,566 Mil. Therefore, Dorman Products's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dorman Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RAB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.28 Med: 11.23 Max: 17.15
Current: 10.61
During the past 13 years, Dorman Products's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.15%. The lowest was 8.28%. And the median was 11.23%.
FRA:RAB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.77% of 1330
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.165
vs FRA:RAB: 10.61
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.
Dorman Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Dorman Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dorman Products'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:RAB vs AAP, ATMU, QS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dorman Products'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 9.62% mean?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.62% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 11.23. Over the past decade, Dorman Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.28 to 17.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #136 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Dorman Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dorman Products' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.62% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 11.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.28 to a high of 17.15. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.17. Dorman Products' value of 9.62% is 203.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #136 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AAP and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #136 out of 1330 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Dorman Products in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.17. Dorman Products' value of 9.62% is 203.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Dorman Products' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.28 to 17.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.23 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Dorman Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.17, based on 1,330 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. Dorman Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.62% is 203.9% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.62%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 11.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.93, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.62%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 11.23 and 203.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.17. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.62% 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €105.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RAB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.62% (14% below median its 10-year median of 11.23)
GF Value™: €105.93 vs. price of €114.00 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 203.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#136 of 1330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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