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SpurJSE:SUR +4.21%92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 22.26. GuruFocus rates JSE:SUR with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R41.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Spur ranks better than 93.68% 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. Spur's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R19 Mil. Spur's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R1,031 Mil. Therefore, Spur's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spur's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SUR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.02 Med: 22.26 Max: 28.52
Current: 16.82
During the past 13 years, Spur's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.52%. The lowest was 11.02%. And the median was 22.26%.
JSE:SUR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.68% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.395
vs JSE:SUR: 16.82
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.
Spur Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Spur Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spur'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:SUR vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Spur'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.
Spur Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Spur's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spur'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% mean?
Spur (JSE:SUR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Spur and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 22.26. Over the past decade, Spur's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 11.02 to 28.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Spur ranks #23 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Spur's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Spur's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 22.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.02 to a high of 28.52. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40. Spur's value of 1.88% is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spur ranks #23 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spur has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spur's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Spur ranks #23 out of 364 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Spur in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40. Spur's value of 1.88% is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Spur's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 11.02 to 28.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.26 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Spur has consistently been below 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 Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.40, based on 364 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. Spur's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.88% is 21.5% below 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 Spur and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spur's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 22.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spur (JSE:SUR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R41.15, compared to a current price of R44.81 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 22.26 and 21.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.40. Spur's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Spur (JSE:SUR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.88% as of Jun. 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 Spur (JSE:SUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spur stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R44.81 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R41.15.
GuruFocus considers Spur to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SUR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.88% (92% below median its 10-year median of 22.26)
GF Value™: R41.15 vs. price of R44.81 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Restaurants median (#23 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spur Corp Ltd is a South African multi-brand restaurant franchisor. The group operates as franchisor for the Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, John Dory's Fish Grill Sushi, The Hussar Grill, RocoMamas (including RocoGo), Casa Bella, Nikos, Doppio Zero and Piza e Vino brands. The company's segment includes South Africa and International segment. South Africa segment include: Franchise, Manufacturing and distribution, Retail company stores, Marketing and Other. International segment include Australasia, Rest of Africa and Middle East and Marketing. Key revenue is generated from South Africa segment.
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