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CBRE GroupFRA:RF6 +5.82%93 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 9.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:RF6 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.91. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, CBRE Group ranks better than 85.61% 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. CBRE Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,100 Mil. CBRE Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17,655 Mil. Therefore, CBRE Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CBRE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RF6'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.09 Med: 9.46 Max: 13.78
Current: 6.75
During the past 13 years, CBRE Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.78%. The lowest was 6.09%. And the median was 9.46%.
FRA:RF6's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 85.61% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs FRA:RF6: 6.75
CBRE Group (FRA:RF6) 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.
CBRE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CBRE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CBRE Group'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:RF6 vs BEKE, JLL, CSGP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CBRE Group'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.
CBRE Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CBRE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBRE Group'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 6.23% mean?
CBRE Group (FRA:RF6) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.23% 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 CBRE Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 9.46. Over the past decade, CBRE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.09 to 13.78. According to the industry distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #259 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is CBRE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CBRE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.23% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.09 to a high of 13.78. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76. CBRE Group's value of 6.23% is 254% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #259 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CBRE Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBRE Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BEKE and JLL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #259 out of 1800 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CBRE Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76. CBRE Group's value of 6.23% is 254% above this benchmark. Historically, CBRE Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.09 to 13.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.46 vs. the industry median of 1.76, CBRE Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.76, based on 1,800 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. CBRE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.23% is 254% 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 CBRE Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBRE Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.23%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 9.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBRE Group stock overvalued right now?
CBRE Group (FRA:RF6) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.91, compared to a current price of €122.80 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.23%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 9.46 and 254% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.76. CBRE Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 CBRE Group (FRA:RF6), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.23% 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 CBRE Group (FRA:RF6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBRE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €122.80 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €132.91.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RF6:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.23% (34% below median its 10-year median of 9.46)
GF Value™: €132.91 vs. price of €122.80 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 254% above the Real Estate median (#259 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RF6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBRE Group provides a wide range of real estate services to owners, occupants, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. CBRE's investment management arm managed over $155 billion (at year-end 2025) for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies.
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