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First Property GroupLSE:FPO 44 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates LSE:FPO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, First Property Group ranks better than 69.61% 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. First Property Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.04 Mil. First Property Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £69.02 Mil. Therefore, First Property Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Property Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FPO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.25 Med: 3.61 Max: 8.58
Current: 3.72
During the past 13 years, First Property Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.58%. The lowest was -7.25%. And the median was 3.61%.
LSE:FPO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.61% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.755
vs LSE:FPO: 3.72
First Property Group (LSE:FPO) 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.
First Property Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
First Property Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Property Group'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.
First Property Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
LSE:FPO vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, First Property Group'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.
First Property Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Property Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Property Group'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 4.40% mean?
First Property Group (LSE:FPO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.40% 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 First Property Group and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, First Property Group ranks #547 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is First Property Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
First Property Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.40% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76. First Property Group's value of 4.40% is 150.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Property Group ranks #547 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Property Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Property Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Property Group ranks #547 out of 1800 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts First Property Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76. First Property Group's value of 4.40% is 150.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 1.76, First Property Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.76, based on 1,800 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. First Property Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.40% is 150.7% 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 First Property Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Property Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.40%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Property Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Property Group (LSE:FPO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.12 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.40%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 150.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.76. First Property Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 First Property Group (LSE:FPO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.40% 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 First Property Group (LSE:FPO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Property Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.12 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers First Property Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FPO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.40% (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.12 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.7% above the Real Estate median (#547 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Property Group PLC is a property fund manager and investor with operations in the United Kingdom and Central Europe mainly in Poland. The company is organized into three segments including Property Fund Management, Group Properties, and the Associates and Investments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Group Properties segment. The Group Properties segment comprises the revenues and profits from its trading in its properties including rental and service charge income from the properties owned by the company.
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