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Guoco GroupGULRF -6.10%66 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates GULRF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, Guoco Group ranks better than 56.16% 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. Guoco Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $521 Mil. Guoco Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $17,169 Mil. Therefore, Guoco Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guoco Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GULRF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.75 Med: 2.83 Max: 5.44
Current: 3.25
During the past 13 years, Guoco Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.44%. The lowest was -0.75%. And the median was 2.83%.
GULRF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 56.16% of 568
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.735
vs GULRF: 3.25
Guoco Group (OTCPK:GULRF) 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.
Guoco Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Guoco Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guoco Group'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.
GULRF vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Guoco Group'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.
Guoco Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Guoco Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guoco Group'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 3.03% mean?
Guoco Group (GULRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.03% 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 Guoco Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #249 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Guoco Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Guoco Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.03% is near median its 10-year median of 2.83. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Guoco Group's value of 3.03% is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #249 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guoco Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guoco Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #249 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Guoco Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Guoco Group's value of 3.03% is 10.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Guoco Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 568 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. Guoco Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.03% is 10.8% 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 Guoco Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guoco Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guoco Group stock overvalued right now?
Guoco Group (GULRF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.39, compared to a current price of $8.34 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 10.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Guoco Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Guoco Group (GULRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03% 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 Guoco Group (GULRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guoco Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.34 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.39.
Key valuation signals for GULRF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.03% (near median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: $9.39 vs. price of $8.34 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Conglomerates median (#249 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GULRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guoco Group Ltd is engaged in investment holding and management. The company operates in four main segments: principal investment, property development and investment, hospitality and leisure, and financial services. It generates additional revenue from oil and gas production. The principal investment segment covers direct and equity investments, as well as treasury operations. The property development and investment segment develops residential and commercial properties in Hong Kong, China, and other locations. The main revenue driver, the hospitality and leisure segment, owns, leases, and manages hotels and operates gaming businesses in the UK and Spain. The financial services segment includes commercial, consumer, and investment banking, as well as insurance services.
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