United Internet AGFRA:UTDI +0.34%76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 7.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:UTDI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, United Internet AG ranks better than 57.1% 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. United Internet AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €244 Mil. United Internet AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,577 Mil. Therefore, United Internet AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Internet AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UTDI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.79 Med: 7.8 Max: 24.73
Current: 4.5
During the past 13 years, United Internet AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 24.73%. The lowest was -0.79%. And the median was 7.80%.
FRA:UTDI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.1% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs FRA:UTDI: 4.50
United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) 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.
United Internet AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
United Internet AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Internet AG'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:UTDI vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, United Internet AG'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.
United Internet AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, United Internet AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Internet AG'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 3.71% mean?
United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.71% 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 United Internet AG and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #157 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is United Internet AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
United Internet AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.71% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 7.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. United Internet AG's value of 3.71% is 8.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #157 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Internet AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Internet AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #157 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts United Internet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. United Internet AG's value of 3.71% is 8.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.80 vs. the industry median of 3.43, United Internet AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 366 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. United Internet AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.71% is 8.2% 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 United Internet AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Internet AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.71%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 7.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Internet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.80, compared to a current price of €23.68 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.71%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 7.80 and 8.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. United Internet AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.71% 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 United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.68 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.80.
GuruFocus considers United Internet AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UTDI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.71% (52% below median its 10-year median of 7.80)
GF Value™: €21.80 vs. price of €23.68 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#157 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UTDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Internet AG is a telecommunications provider that operates through two business divisions: Access and Applications, which in turn are divided into the segments Consumer Access and Business Access and Consumer Applications and Business Applications. The Consumer Access segment which generates the majority of the revenue for the company comprises mobile internet products as well as landline-based broadband products (including the respective applications, such as home networks, online storage, telephony, Smart Home, IPTV, and video-on-demand) and mobile internet products. The company also provides a wide range of telecommunication products and services to companies and local authorities.
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