GlobalDataGLDAF 82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates GLDAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 89.87% 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. GlobalData's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $73.1 Mil. GlobalData's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $265.1 Mil. Therefore, GlobalData's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GLDAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.97 Med: 17.75 Max: 25.06
Current: 16.82
During the past 13 years, GlobalData's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.06%. The lowest was -19.97%. And the median was 17.75%.
GLDAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.87% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs GLDAF: 16.82
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.
GlobalData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
GlobalData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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.
GLDAF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.
GlobalData Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.57% mean?
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.57% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #111 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is GlobalData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
GlobalData's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.57% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 17.75. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92. GlobalData's value of 27.57% is 603.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #111 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #111 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places GlobalData in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92. GlobalData's value of 27.57% is 603.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 3.92, GlobalData 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.92, based on 1,096 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. GlobalData's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 27.57% is 603.3% 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 GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.57%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 17.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.15, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.57%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 603.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.92. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlobalData (GLDAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 27.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 66.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GLDAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 27.57% (55% above median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $1.05 (66.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 603.3% above the Business Services median (#111 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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