Distil (LSE:DIS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -19.78% (As of Sep. 2025)

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What is Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Distil LSE:DIS Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -19.78% as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Distil ranks worse than 93.43% 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. Distil's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.02 Mil. Distil's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £5.16 Mil. Therefore, Distil's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -19.78%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Distil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:DIS' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.25   Med: 2.26   Max: 15.09
Current: -23.25

During the past 13 years, Distil's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.09%. The lowest was -23.25%. And the median was 2.26%.

LSE:DIS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
93.43% of 213 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs LSE:DIS: -23.25

Distil  (LSE:DIS) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distil'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.

Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Distil Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.09 3.84 -11.81 -19.86 -23.25

Distil Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.77 -30.82 -20.19 -26.49 -19.78

LSE:DIS vs BF.B: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Distil'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.


Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Distil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Distil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Distil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Distil's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1.264/( (5.579+5.293)/ 2 )
=-1.264/5.436
=-23.25 %

Distil's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1.02/( (5.293+5.019)/ 2 )
=-1.02/5.156
=-19.78 %

* 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -19.78% mean?
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -19.78% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Distil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #199 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Distil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Distil's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -19.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Distil ranks #199 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Distil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #199 out of 213 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Distil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 3.09, based on 213 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. 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 Distil and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distil's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -19.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distil stock overvalued right now?
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -19.78%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -19.78%. 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 Distil (LSE:DIS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -19.78% as of Sep. 2025. 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.

Distil Business Description

Address 73 Watling Street, London, GBR, EC4M 9BJ
Distil PLC is involved in the marketing and sale of various alcoholic beverages such as RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwood's Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Limited-Edition Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Vodka, Blavod Original Black Vodka, Diva Vodka, and Jago's Vanilla Cream Liqueur, both domestically and internationally. The company promotes and sells its brands in several international markets, with the United Kingdom being the country that generates the highest revenue for the company.