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IDP EducationIDPUF 63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 21.31. GuruFocus rates IDPUF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, IDP Education ranks worse than 65.4% 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. IDP Education's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $30.2 Mil. IDP Education's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $414.4 Mil. Therefore, IDP Education's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDP Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IDPUF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 21.31 Max: 39.63
Current: 1.12
During the past 10 years, IDP Education's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 39.63%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 21.31%.
IDPUF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 65.4% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs IDPUF: 1.12
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.
IDP Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
IDP Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDP Education'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.
IDPUF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, IDP Education'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.
IDP Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IDP Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDP Education'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 7.29% mean?
IDP Education (IDPUF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.29% 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 IDP Education and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 21.31. Over the past decade, IDP Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.12 to 39.63. According to the industry distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #172 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is IDP Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
IDP Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.29% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 21.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 39.63. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. IDP Education's value of 7.29% is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #172 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IDP Education has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDP Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, IDP Education ranks #172 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places IDP Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. IDP Education's value of 7.29% is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, IDP Education's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.12 to 39.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.31 vs. the industry median of 4.45, IDP Education 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.45, based on 263 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. IDP Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.29% is 63.8% 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 IDP Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDP Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.29%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 21.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDP Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDP Education (IDPUF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $2.03 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.29%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 21.31 and 63.8% above the Education industry median of 4.45. IDP Education's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 IDP Education (IDPUF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.29% 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 IDP Education (IDPUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDP Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.03 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers IDP Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IDPUF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.29% (66% below median its 10-year median of 21.31)
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $2.03 (63.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Education median (#172 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDPUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDP Education performs English language testing and student placement services globally, constituting 31% and 57% of fiscal 2025 group gross profit, respectively. Additionally, IDP operates English language schools, organizes education events, and delivers consultancy services to education institutions, which constitutes the remainder of group gross profit. Originally established in Australia as an aid body for Southeast Asia, today IDP operates one of the world's most widely accepted English language tests and one of the world's largest student placement services businesses, predominantly connecting prospective migrants from India and China to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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