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Lifco ABLFCBY 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.45% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 27.34. GuruFocus rates LFCBY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 570 Conglomerates companies, Lifco AB ranks better than 98.25% 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. Lifco AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $430 Mil. Lifco AB's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,628 Mil. Therefore, Lifco AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifco AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LFCBY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.54 Med: 27.34 Max: 32.32
Current: 26.1
During the past 13 years, Lifco AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 32.32%. The lowest was 25.54%. And the median was 27.34%.
LFCBY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.25% of 570
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.735
vs LFCBY: 26.10
Lifco AB (OTCPK:LFCBY) 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.
Lifco AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Lifco AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifco AB'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.
LFCBY vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lifco AB'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.
Lifco AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lifco AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifco AB'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.45% mean?
Lifco AB (LFCBY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.45% 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.34. Over the past decade, Lifco AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 25.54 to 32.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #10 out of 570 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Lifco AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Lifco AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.45% is near median its 10-year median of 27.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.54 to a high of 32.32. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Lifco AB's value of 26.45% is 867.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #10 out of 570 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifco AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifco AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #10 out of 570 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Lifco AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Lifco AB's value of 26.45% is 867.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifco AB's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 25.54 to 32.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.34 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Lifco AB 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 570 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. Lifco AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 26.45% is 867.1% 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifco AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB (LFCBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.93, compared to a current price of $16.95 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.34 and 867.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Lifco AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 26.45% 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.95 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.93.
GuruFocus considers Lifco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LFCBY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 26.45% (near median its 10-year median of 27.34)
GF Value™: $17.93 vs. price of $16.95 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 867.1% above the Conglomerates median (#10 of 570)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFCBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifco AB owns niche subsidiaries in a variety of industries, with a focus on three business areas: dental, demolition and tools, and systems solutions. The dental business supplies consumables, equipment, and technical service to dentists. The demolition and tools business manufactures and sells equipment for the construction and demolition industry, including demolition robots and crane attachments. The systems solutions business provides interiors for service vehicles, contract manufacturing, environmental technology, sawmill equipment, and construction materials. The Group's material revenue streams arising from the sale of goods comprise sales of dental products, tools and machinery, infrastructure products, environmental technology, special products, and transportation products.
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