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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. LightInTheBox Holding Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.6 Mil. LightInTheBox Holding Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.4 Mil. Therefore, LightInTheBox Holding Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightInTheBox Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LITB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.76 Med: -6.08 Max: 25.23
Current: 25.23
During the past 13 years, LightInTheBox Holding Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.23%. The lowest was -68.76%. And the median was -6.08%.
LITB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.52% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs LITB: 25.23
LightInTheBox Holding Co (NYSE:LITB) 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
LightInTheBox Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LightInTheBox Holding Co'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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
LITB vs HOUR, AAQL, UZX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, LightInTheBox Holding Co'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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LightInTheBox Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightInTheBox Holding Co'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 12.40% mean?
LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.40% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #28 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
LightInTheBox Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.40%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 12.40% is 326.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #28 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LightInTheBox Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightInTheBox Holding Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HOUR and AAQL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #28 out of 1131 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places LightInTheBox Holding Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 12.40% is 326.1% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.91, based on 1,131 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. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.40% is 326.1% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.12, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.40% and 326.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.91. LightInTheBox Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.40% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightInTheBox Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.12.
GuruFocus considers LightInTheBox Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LITB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 12.40%
GF Value™: $2.12 vs. price of $3.32 (56.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 326.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#28 of 1131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LITB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Ltd is a e-commerce company, providing a diverse range of affordable lifestyle products directly to consumers. Its brands include Ador, a women's fashion brand targeting women aged 35-55; the second is a golf apparel brand focusing on female golfers aged 35 and above; the third is a women's light party dress brand for the age group of 30 and above. It offers customers products through websites and mobile applications. The company operates and reviews its performance in two segments: Product sales which consisted of online retailing of consumer products and sales to third-party sellers, and Services which consisted of the provision of logistic services to companies and individual customers.
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