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Sebata HoldingsJSE:SEB 42 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.43% as of Sep. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEB with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,892 Software companies, Sebata Holdings ranks better than 98.72% 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. Sebata Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R9.2 Mil. Sebata Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R206.8 Mil. Therefore, Sebata Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sebata Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SEB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.81 Med: 20.51 Max: 54.33
Current: 54.33
During the past 13 years, Sebata Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 54.33%. The lowest was -66.81%. And the median was 20.51%.
JSE:SEB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.72% of 2892
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs JSE:SEB: 54.33
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.
Sebata Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sebata Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sebata Holdings'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.
JSE:SEB vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sebata Holdings'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.
Sebata Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sebata Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sebata Holdings'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.43% mean?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.43% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sebata Holdings and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 20.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #37 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Sebata Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sebata Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.43% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 20.51. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05. Sebata Holdings' value of 4.43% is 116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #37 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sebata Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sebata Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #37 out of 2892 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sebata Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05. Sebata Holdings' value of 4.43% is 116.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Sebata Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.05, based on 2,892 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. Sebata Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.43% is 116.1% 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 Sebata Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sebata Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.43%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sebata Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.43%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.43%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 116.1% above the Software industry median of 2.05. Sebata Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 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 Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.43% as of Sep. 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.
Sebata Holdings Ltd is a provider of integrated technology solutions and enterprise management solutions to municipalities, provincial government as well as public and private entities. It operates in two segments namely, Software Solutions and ICT Support Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Software Solutions which is engaged in the development of bespoke software solutions.
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