JBT MarelJBTM +0.57%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates JBTM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,071 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks better than 70.76% 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. JBT Marel's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $180 Mil. JBT Marel's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,628 Mil. Therefore, JBT Marel's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBT Marel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JBTM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.11 Med: 11.04 Max: 41.2
Current: 6.44
During the past 13 years, JBT Marel's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 41.20%. The lowest was -2.11%. And the median was 11.04%.
JBTM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 70.76% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs JBTM: 6.44
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.
JBT Marel Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
JBT Marel Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
JBTM vs GTES, MIDD, NPO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel'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 6.85% mean?
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 11.04. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #898 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is JBT Marel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
JBT Marel's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 11.04. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. JBT Marel's value of 6.85% is 111.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #898 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GTES and MIDD?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #898 out of 3071 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts JBT Marel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. JBT Marel's value of 6.85% is 111.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 3.24, JBT Marel 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,071 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. JBT Marel's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.85% is 111.4% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.53, compared to a current price of $145.83 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 111.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.85% 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $145.83 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.53.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.85% (38% below median its 10-year median of 11.04)
GF Value™: $155.53 vs. price of $145.83 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.4% above the Industrial Products median (#898 of 3071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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