9F (JFU) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.34% (As of Dec. 2025)

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JFU 9F Inc JFU
56 GF Score
Price $2.13
GF Value $1.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is 9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

9F JFU -7.39% 56 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.34% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JFU with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,886 Software companies, 9F ranks better than 57.14% 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. 9F's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14.30 Mil. 9F's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $610.21 Mil. Therefore, 9F's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.34%.

The historical rank and industry rank for 9F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

JFU' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.56   Med: -1.07   Max: 25.51
Current: 3.91

During the past 10 years, 9F's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.51%. The lowest was -33.56%. And the median was -1.07%.

JFU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
57.14% of 2886 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.055 vs JFU: 3.91

9F  (NAS:JFU) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 9F'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.

9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

9F Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.62 -12.25 -3.35 1.22 4.06

9F Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.22 0.61 1.82 10.35 -2.34

JFU vs CLPS, VDTA, SAIH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, 9F'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.


9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, 9F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 9F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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9F Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

9F's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=23.881/( (565.662+609.805)/ 2 )
=23.881/587.7335
=4.06 %

9F's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-14.3/( (610.615+609.805)/ 2 )
=-14.3/610.21
=-2.34 %

* 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 -2.34% mean?
9F (JFU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.34% 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 9F and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 9F ranks #1237 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is 9F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
9F's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.34%. Based on the distribution chart, 9F ranks #1237 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 9F has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 9F's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CLPS and VDTA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 9F ranks #1237 out of 2886 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts 9F in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.06, based on 2,886 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 9F and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 9F's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 9F stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 9F (JFU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.54, compared to a current price of $2.13 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.34%. 9F's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 9F (JFU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.34% 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 9F (JFU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 9F stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.13 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.54. GuruFocus considers 9F to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JFU:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.34%
  • GF Value™: $1.54 vs. price of $2.13 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JFU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


9F Business Description

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Address 5 West Laiguangying Road, Room 1207, Building No. 5, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
9F Inc is a digital technology and wealth management service provider aiming to empower institutional partners with financial technologies as well as attract investors with investment opportunities that come with the vast potential of China's new consumer economy and the appreciation of world-wide assets and access to quality products at a competitive price. The Company's operations are organized into segments, consisting of E-commerce services, technology Empowerment service, and Wealth Management services.
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