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Standard Motor ProductsFRA:SRU -3.93%83 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 6.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:SRU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.36. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,329 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 51.54% 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. Standard Motor Products's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €59 Mil. Standard Motor Products's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,257 Mil. Therefore, Standard Motor Products's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SRU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 6.01 Max: 10.18
Current: 3.48
During the past 13 years, Standard Motor Products's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.18%. The lowest was 2.35%. And the median was 6.01%.
FRA:SRU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 51.54% of 1329
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs FRA:SRU: 3.48
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Motor 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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRA:SRU vs FOXF, HYLN, PLOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor 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.
Standard Motor Products Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor 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 4.72% mean?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 6.01. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.35 to 10.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #644 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 10.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Standard Motor Products' value of 4.72% is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #644 out of 1329 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #644 out of 1329 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Standard Motor Products' value of 4.72% is 45.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.35 to 10.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.01 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Standard Motor 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 3.24, based on 1,329 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. Standard Motor Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72% is 45.7% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 6.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.36, compared to a current price of €34.20 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.01 and 45.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.24. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72% 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.20 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.36.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.72% (21% below median its 10-year median of 6.01)
GF Value™: €35.36 vs. price of €34.20 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#644 of 1329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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