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PT Merdeka Battery Materials TbkISX:MBMA -1.90%49 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 551% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBMA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp824.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks better than 78.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:MBMA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.16 Med: 0.53 Max: 2.07
Current: 1.93
During the past 7 years, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.07%. The lowest was -0.16%. And the median was 0.53%.
ISX:MBMA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 78.31% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365
vs ISX:MBMA: 1.93
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.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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.
ISX:MBMA vs HL, SIND: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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 3.45% mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.45% 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. This is 551% above median its historical median of 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #579 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.45% is 551% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #579 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #579 out of 2670 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45%, which is 551% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp824.05, compared to a current price of Rp515.00 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45%, which is 551% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45% 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp515.00 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp824.05.
GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.45% (551% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: Rp824.05 vs. price of Rp515.00 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:MBMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
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