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METRO AGHAM:B4B 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:B4B with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks worse than 84.89% 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. METRO AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil. METRO AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,737 Mil. Therefore, METRO AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:B4B'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87 Med: 2.03 Max: 4
Current: -2.84
During the past 13 years, METRO AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.00%. The lowest was -2.87%. And the median was 2.03%.
HAM:B4B's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 84.89% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.85
vs HAM:B4B: -2.84
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) 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.
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
HAM:B4B vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #264 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
METRO AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #264 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #264 out of 311 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places METRO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.85. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.85, based on 311 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 METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00%
GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €7.30 (33% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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