Systems (KAR:SYS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 17.68% (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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KAR:SYS Systems Ltd KAR:SYS
96 GF Score
Price ₨131.82
GF Value ₨160.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Systems KAR:SYS -1.59% 96 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 23.87. GuruFocus rates KAR:SYS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨160.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,894 Software companies, Systems ranks better than 90.98% 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. Systems's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨12,103 Mil. Systems's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨68,469 Mil. Therefore, Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.68%.

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

KAR:SYS' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.7   Med: 23.87   Max: 30.48
Current: 19.83

During the past 12 years, Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 30.48%. The lowest was 16.70%. And the median was 23.87%.

KAR:SYS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
90.98% of 2894 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.095 vs KAR:SYS: 19.83

Systems  (KAR:SYS) 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.


Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Systems'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.

Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Systems 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 30.48 27.41 24.64 16.99 19.86

Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.90 20.95 20.96 21.19 17.68

KAR:SYS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Systems'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.


Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry

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

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


KAR:SYS
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Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Systems'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 )
=11041.078/( (47665.908+63496.78)/ 2 )
=11041.078/55581.344
=19.86 %

Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12102.84/( (63496.78+73441.058)/ 2 )
=12102.84/68468.919
=17.68 %

* 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 17.68% mean?
Systems (KAR:SYS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.68% 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 Systems and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 23.87. Over the past decade, Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.70 to 30.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Systems ranks #261 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.68% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.70 to a high of 30.48. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10. Systems' value of 17.68% is 743.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Systems ranks #261 out of 2894 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Systems has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Systems ranks #261 out of 2894 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Systems in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10. Systems' value of 17.68% is 743.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Systems' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.70 to 30.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.87 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Systems 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 2.10, based on 2,894 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. Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.68% is 743.9% 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 Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.68%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 23.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Systems (KAR:SYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨160.84, compared to a current price of ₨131.82 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.68%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.87 and 743.9% above the Software industry median of 2.10. Systems' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Systems (KAR:SYS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.68% 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 Systems (KAR:SYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨131.82 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨160.84. GuruFocus considers Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SYS:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 17.68% (26% below median its 10-year median of 23.87)
  • GF Value™: ₨160.84 vs. price of ₨131.82 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 743.9% above the Software median (#261 of 2894)

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


Systems Business Description

Address Sehjpal Near DHA Phase -VIII, E-1, Ex.-Air Avenue), Lahore Cantontment, Lahore, PB, PAK
Systems Ltd is principally engaged in the business of software development, trading of software, hardware and business process outsourcing services. Its four primary segments are Banking Financial Services & Insurance includes activities related to banking, financial services, and insurance; Retail & CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) covers retail operations and consumer goods; Telco (Telecommunications) involves telecommunications services and technologies; Technology includes technology-related solutions , products and services and; Others: It catch-all category may not include any remaining segments above of which majority of revenue comes from BFSI. It has presence in North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, APAC, Pakistan of which majority of revenue comes from Middle East & Africa.
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