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JD Sports FashionJDDSF 86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.23% as of Jan. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 7.78. GuruFocus rates JDDSF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, JD Sports Fashion ranks better than 66.81% 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. JD Sports Fashion's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,069 Mil. JD Sports Fashion's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $10,447 Mil. Therefore, JD Sports Fashion's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JDDSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 7.78 Max: 20.98
Current: 5.67
During the past 13 years, JD Sports Fashion's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.98%. The lowest was 3.07%. And the median was 7.78%.
JDDSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 66.81% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs JDDSF: 5.67
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.
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.
JDDSF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.
JD Sports Fashion Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.23% mean?
JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.23% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 7.78. Over the past decade, JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.07 to 20.98. According to the industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #375 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.23% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 20.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. JD Sports Fashion's value of 10.23% is 249.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #375 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, JD Sports Fashion ranks #375 out of 1130 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts JD Sports Fashion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. JD Sports Fashion's value of 10.23% is 249.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JD Sports Fashion's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.07 to 20.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 2.93, JD Sports Fashion 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,130 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. JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.23% is 249.1% 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 JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JD Sports Fashion's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.23%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 7.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.90, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.23%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 249.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.23% as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.90.
GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JDDSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.23% (31% above median its 10-year median of 7.78)
GF Value™: $1.90 vs. price of $1.06 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 249.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#375 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JDDSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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