Sturm RugerFRA:ST2 -0.06%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 16.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sturm Ruger ranks worse than 73.03% 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. Sturm Ruger's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.4 Mil. Sturm Ruger's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €293.3 Mil. Therefore, Sturm Ruger's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sturm Ruger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ST2'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43 Med: 16.62 Max: 40.73
Current: -3.43
During the past 13 years, Sturm Ruger's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 40.73%. The lowest was -3.43%. And the median was 16.62%.
FRA:ST2's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 73.03% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.085
vs FRA:ST2: -3.43
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.
Sturm Ruger Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sturm Ruger Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sturm Ruger'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:ST2 vs ELMT, SWBI, SATL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.
Sturm Ruger Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sturm Ruger'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 0.15% mean?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.15% 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 16.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #260 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Sturm Ruger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sturm Ruger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.15% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 16.62. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Sturm Ruger's value of 0.15% is 95.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #260 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ELMT and SWBI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #260 out of 356 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sturm Ruger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Sturm Ruger's value of 0.15% is 95.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.62 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Sturm Ruger has consistently been below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.09, based on 356 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. Sturm Ruger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.15% is 95.1% below 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sturm Ruger's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.15%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 16.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.63, compared to a current price of €33.30 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.15%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 16.62 and 95.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.09. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.15% 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.30 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.63.
GuruFocus considers Sturm Ruger to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.15% (99% below median its 10-year median of 16.62)
GF Value™: €40.63 vs. price of €33.30 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#260 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
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