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Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY +2.27%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.12% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks better than 88.83% 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £26.4 Mil. Bloomsbury Publishing's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £237.5 Mil. Therefore, Bloomsbury Publishing's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.1 Med: 8.13 Max: 12.43
Current: 11.2
During the past 13 years, Bloomsbury Publishing's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.43%. The lowest was 6.10%. And the median was 8.13%.
LSE:BMY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 88.83% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs LSE:BMY: 11.20
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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bloomsbury Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.12% mean?
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.12% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.10 to 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #115 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.12% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.10 to a high of 12.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.80. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 11.12% is 1290% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #115 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #115 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Bloomsbury Publishing in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.80. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 11.12% is 1290% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.10 to 12.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.80, based on 1,030 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.12% is 1290% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.12%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.56, compared to a current price of £6.30 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.12%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 1290% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.80. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.12% as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.30 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.56.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.12% (37% above median its 10-year median of 8.13)
GF Value™: £5.56 vs. price of £6.30 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1290% above the Media - Diversified median (#115 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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