Jones Lang LaSalleJLL +0.61%92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 6.56. GuruFocus rates JLL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $294.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks better than 87.56% 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. Jones Lang LaSalle's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $636 Mil. Jones Lang LaSalle's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,487 Mil. Therefore, Jones Lang LaSalle's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jones Lang LaSalle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JLL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 6.56 Max: 9.9
Current: 7.46
During the past 13 years, Jones Lang LaSalle's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.90%. The lowest was 2.16%. And the median was 6.56%.
JLL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 87.56% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.745
vs JLL: 7.46
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) 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 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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Jones Lang LaSalle Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
JLL vs BEKE, CSGP, COMP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Jones Lang LaSalle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jones Lang LaSalle'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 5.09% mean?
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 6.56. Over the past decade, Jones Lang LaSalle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.16 to 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #224 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Jones Lang LaSalle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 9.90. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 5.09% is 191.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #224 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jones Lang LaSalle has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jones Lang LaSalle's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BEKE and CSGP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #224 out of 1800 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Jones Lang LaSalle in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 5.09% is 191.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Jones Lang LaSalle's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.16 to 9.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.56 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Jones Lang LaSalle 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.75, based on 1,800 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. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% is 191.7% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 6.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $294.67, compared to a current price of $329.46 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 6.56 and 191.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.75. Jones Lang LaSalle's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jones Lang LaSalle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $329.46 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $294.67.
GuruFocus considers Jones Lang LaSalle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JLL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.09% (22% below median its 10-year median of 6.56)
GF Value™: $294.67 vs. price of $329.46 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.7% above the Real Estate median (#224 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jones Lang LaSalle provides a wide range of real estate-related services to owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. JLL's investment management arm, LaSalle Investment Management, manages over $86 billion for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies as of the end of 2025.
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