James HalsteadJMHSF 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 17.51. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,779 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 94.6% 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. James Halstead's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $48.6 Mil. James Halstead's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $314.4 Mil. Therefore, James Halstead's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JMHSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.14 Med: 17.51 Max: 19.78
Current: 16.27
During the past 13 years, James Halstead's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.78%. The lowest was 16.14%. And the median was 17.51%.
JMHSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.6% of 1779
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs JMHSF: 16.27
James Halstead (OTCPK:JMHSF) 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.
James Halstead Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
James Halstead Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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.
JMHSF vs TT, JCI, CARR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.46% mean?
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.46% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 17.51. Over the past decade, James Halstead's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.14 to 19.78. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #96 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is James Halstead's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
James Halstead's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.46% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.14 to a high of 19.78. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02. James Halstead's value of 15.46% is 411.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #96 out of 1779 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #96 out of 1779 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places James Halstead in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02. James Halstead's value of 15.46% is 411.9% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.14 to 19.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.51 vs. the industry median of 3.02, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.02, based on 1,779 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. James Halstead's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.46% is 411.9% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.46%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 17.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (JMHSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 78.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.46%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.51 and 411.9% above the Construction industry median of 3.02. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.46% 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 78.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JMHSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 15.46% (12% below median its 10-year median of 17.51)
GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $1.68 (78.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 411.9% above the Construction median (#96 of 1779)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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