Franklin Financial ServicesFRAF +1.23%53 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates FRAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Banks companies, Franklin Financial Services ranks better than 55.42% 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. Franklin Financial Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.55 Mil. Franklin Financial Services's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,259.25 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Financial Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Financial Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.31
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Franklin Financial Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.31%. The lowest was 0.19%. And the median was 0.82%.
FRAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.42% of 1532
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs FRAF: 1.06
Franklin Financial Services (NAS:FRAF) 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.
Franklin Financial Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Franklin Financial Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Franklin Financial Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRAF vs OVLY, CFFI, LRBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Franklin Financial Services'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.
Franklin Financial Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Financial Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Financial Services'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 1.18% mean?
Franklin Financial Services (FRAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.18% 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 Franklin Financial Services and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Franklin Financial Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Financial Services ranks #683 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Franklin Financial Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Franklin Financial Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.18% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.31. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Franklin Financial Services' value of 1.18% is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Financial Services ranks #683 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Financial Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to OVLY and CFFI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Franklin Financial Services ranks #683 out of 1532 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Franklin Financial Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Franklin Financial Services' value of 1.18% is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Financial Services' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.19 to 1.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Franklin Financial Services 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,532 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. Franklin Financial Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.18% is 19.2% 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 Franklin Financial Services and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Financial Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.18%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Financial Services (FRAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.25, compared to a current price of $61.79 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.18%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 19.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. Franklin Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Franklin Financial Services (FRAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.18% 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 Franklin Financial Services (FRAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Financial Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.79 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.25.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Financial Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.18% (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: $43.25 vs. price of $61.79 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Banks median (#683 of 1532)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Financial Services Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States. It is engaged in general commercial, retail banking, and trust services normally associated with community banks. It offers a broad range of banking services to businesses, individuals, and governmental entities, which include accepting and maintaining cheques, savings, and time deposit accounts, providing investment and trust services, making loans and providing safe deposit facilities. The bank also performs personal, corporate, pension and fiduciary services through its Investment and Trust Services Department.
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