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The historical rank and industry rank for Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GPK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98 Med: 6.14 Max: 10
Current: 3.04
During the past 13 years, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.00%. The lowest was 2.98%. And the median was 6.14%.
GPK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 51.24% of 402
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs GPK: 3.04
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Graphic Packaging Holding Co 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
GPK vs AMBP, GEF, SLGN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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 -1.91% mean?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.91% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.98 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #196 out of 402 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.91%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 10.00. Based on the distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #196 out of 402 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AMBP and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #196 out of 402 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Graphic Packaging Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.98 to 10.00 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.92, based on 402 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. 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.08, compared to a current price of $11.60 — trading 49.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.91%. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.91% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.60 is trading 49.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.08.
GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GPK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.91%
GF Value™: $23.08 vs. price of $11.60 (49.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
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