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Legacy EducationLGCY +1.08%48 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates LGCY with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Legacy Education ranks better than 85.17% 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. Legacy Education's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.12 Mil. Legacy Education's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.60 Mil. Therefore, Legacy Education's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Legacy Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LGCY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.02 Med: 14.35 Max: 84.67
Current: 13.94
During the past 7 years, Legacy Education's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 84.67%. The lowest was -22.02%. And the median was 14.35%.
LGCY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 85.17% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs LGCY: 13.94
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.
Legacy Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Legacy Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Legacy Education'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.
LGCY vs CHGG, COE, STG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Legacy Education'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.
Legacy Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Legacy Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Legacy Education'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.05% mean?
Legacy Education (LGCY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.05% 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 Legacy Education and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 14.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Legacy Education ranks #39 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Legacy Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Legacy Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.05% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 14.35. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. Legacy Education's value of 19.05% is 328.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legacy Education ranks #39 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Legacy Education has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legacy Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CHGG and COE?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Legacy Education ranks #39 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Legacy Education in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. Legacy Education's value of 19.05% is 328.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Legacy Education 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.45, based on 263 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. Legacy Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.05% is 328.1% 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 Legacy Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legacy Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.05%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 14.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legacy Education stock overvalued right now?
Legacy Education (LGCY) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.05%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.05%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 328.1% above the Education industry median of 4.45. Legacy Education's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Legacy Education (LGCY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.05% 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.
Legacy Education Inc is engaged in career-focused, post-secondary education services to students at all stages of adult life, from recent high school graduates to working parents.
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