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UFP TechnologiesFRA:UFP +6.70%96 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 14.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:UFP with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €225.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, UFP Technologies ranks better than 96.61% 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. UFP Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €60.5 Mil. UFP Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €282.4 Mil. Therefore, UFP Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UFP Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UFP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.87 Med: 14.34 Max: 23.51
Current: 21.74
During the past 13 years, UFP Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 23.51%. The lowest was 6.87%. And the median was 14.34%.
FRA:UFP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.61% of 856
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.665
vs FRA:UFP: 21.74
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.
UFP Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
UFP Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UFP Technologies'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:UFP vs NEOG, ALMR, NVCR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, UFP Technologies'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.
UFP Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, UFP Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UFP Technologies'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 21.43% mean?
UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.43% 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 UFP Technologies and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 14.34. Over the past decade, UFP Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.87 to 23.51. According to the industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #29 out of 856 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is UFP Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
UFP Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.43% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.87 to a high of 23.51. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.67. UFP Technologies' value of 21.43% is 3122.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #29 out of 856 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UFP Technologies has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UFP Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NEOG and ALMR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, UFP Technologies ranks #29 out of 856 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places UFP Technologies in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.67. UFP Technologies' value of 21.43% is 3122.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UFP Technologies' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.87 to 23.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.34 vs. the industry median of 0.67, UFP Technologies 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.67, based on 856 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. UFP Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.43% is 3122.6% 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 UFP Technologies and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UFP Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.43%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 14.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UFP Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €225.20, compared to a current price of €213.40 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.43%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.34 and 3122.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.67. UFP Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.43% 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 UFP Technologies (FRA:UFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €213.40 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €225.20.
GuruFocus considers UFP Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UFP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 21.43% (49% above median its 10-year median of 14.34)
GF Value™: €225.20 vs. price of €213.40 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3122.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#29 of 856)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UFP Technologies Inc is a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in single-use and single-patient medical devices. The company manufactures its products by converting raw materials using laminating, molding, radio frequency, and impulse welding, and fabricating manufacturing techniques. It is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to many of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices, disposable wound care products, infection prevention, minimally invasive surgery, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implant packaging.
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