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Cake Box HoldingsLSE:CBOX 87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 22.63. GuruFocus rates LSE:CBOX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Cake Box Holdings ranks better than 89.46% 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. Cake Box Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.56 Mil. Cake Box Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £46.15 Mil. Therefore, Cake Box Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cake Box Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CBOX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.14 Med: 22.63 Max: 38.6
Current: 11.4
During the past 11 years, Cake Box Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 38.60%. The lowest was 11.14%. And the median was 22.63%.
LSE:CBOX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.46% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.72
vs LSE:CBOX: 11.40
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.
Cake Box Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Cake Box Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cake Box Holdings'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:CBOX vs KR, SFM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cake Box Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cake Box Holdings'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.22% mean?
Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.22% 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 Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 22.63. Over the past decade, Cake Box Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 11.14 to 38.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #33 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Cake Box Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cake Box Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.22% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 22.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.14 to a high of 38.60. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Cake Box Holdings' value of 14.22% is 282.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #33 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cake Box Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cake Box Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #33 out of 313 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Cake Box Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Cake Box Holdings' value of 14.22% is 282.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cake Box Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 11.14 to 38.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.63 vs. the industry median of 3.72, Cake Box Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.72, based on 313 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. Cake Box Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.22% is 282.3% 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 Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cake Box Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.22%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 22.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cake Box Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.52, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.22%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 22.63 and 282.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.72. Cake Box Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.22% 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.52.
GuruFocus considers Cake Box Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CBOX:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.22% (37% below median its 10-year median of 22.63)
GF Value™: £2.52 vs. price of £1.98 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 282.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#33 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CBOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cake Box Holdings PLC is a retailer of fresh cream cakes. It offers a range of cakes that include cupcakes, photo cakes, number cakes, fruit cakes, mehndi cakes, round cakes, kid's cakes, platter cakes, and wedding cakes. The company recognizes revenue revenue from Sale of sponges, fresh cream and other goods to franchisees, Online sales of cakes and related products to customers, Franchise package. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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