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FerroglobeGSM 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GSM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Ferroglobe ranks better than 61.32% 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. Ferroglobe's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28 Mil. Ferroglobe's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,290 Mil. Therefore, Ferroglobe's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ferroglobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GSM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.7 Med: -4.14 Max: 27.44
Current: -8.21
During the past 13 years, Ferroglobe's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.44%. The lowest was -18.70%. And the median was -4.14%.
GSM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.32% of 2668
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.41
vs GSM: -8.21
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.
Ferroglobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ferroglobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferroglobe'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.
GSM vs NB, TMCR, LZM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Ferroglobe'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.
Ferroglobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Ferroglobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferroglobe'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 -2.19% mean?
Ferroglobe (GSM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.19% 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 Ferroglobe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #1032 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Ferroglobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ferroglobe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #1032 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferroglobe has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferroglobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NB and TMCR?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ferroglobe ranks #1032 out of 2668 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Ferroglobe in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Ferroglobe and its competitors. Ferroglobe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferroglobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferroglobe (GSM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.16, compared to a current price of $3.36 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.19%. Ferroglobe's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Ferroglobe (GSM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.19% 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 Ferroglobe (GSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferroglobe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.36 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.16.
GuruFocus considers Ferroglobe to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GSM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.19%
GF Value™: $4.16 vs. price of $3.36 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferroglobe PLC provides silicon-based alloys and specialty metals. It produces silicon metal and silicon and manganese-based alloy, serving customers in the specialty chemical, aluminum, solar, steel, and ductile iron foundry industries. The company's operating segments include Canada - Silicon Metals, Canada - Silicon Alloys, U.S. - Silicon Metals, U.S. - Silicon Alloys, Europe - Manganese Alloys, Europe - Silicon Metals, Europe - Silicon Alloys, South Africa - Silicon Metals, South Africa - Silicon Alloys, and Other segments. The primary raw materials the company uses to produce its electrometallurgy products include its coal and quartz mining operations and its silicon metal and ferroalloy production. The firm generates key revenue from Silicon metal and Manganese-based alloys.
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