Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 160% Above Median

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LSE:G4M Gear4music (Holdings) PLC LSE:G4M
71 GF Score
Price £2.98
GF Value £2.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Gear4music (Holdings) LSE:G4M +7.21% 71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates LSE:G4M with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,136 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks better than 82.83% 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. Gear4music (Holdings)'s annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £10.6 Mil. Gear4music (Holdings)'s average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £73.4 Mil. Therefore, Gear4music (Holdings)'s annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gear4music (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:G4M' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.94   Med: 5.55   Max: 23.01
Current: 10.62

During the past 13 years, Gear4music (Holdings)'s highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 23.01%. The lowest was -0.94%. And the median was 5.55%.

LSE:G4M's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
82.83% of 1136 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.935 vs LSE:G4M: 10.62

Gear4music (Holdings)  (LSE:G4M) 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.


Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gear4music (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.

Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Gear4music (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.65 -0.94 1.13 1.47 11.11

Gear4music (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 7.20 -4.06 6.46 5.98 14.44

LSE:G4M vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Gear4music (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.


Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gear4music (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gear4music (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Gear4music (Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Gear4music (Holdings)'s annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=7.315/( (59.768+71.953)/ 2 )
=7.315/65.8605
=11.11 %

Gear4music (Holdings)'s annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10.606/( (74.912+71.953)/ 2 )
=10.606/73.4325
=14.44 %

* 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 14.44% mean?
Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.44% 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 Gear4music (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #195 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Gear4music (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gear4music (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.44% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 5.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94. Gear4music (Holdings)'s value of 14.44% is 392% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #195 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gear4music (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gear4music (Holdings)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gear4music (Holdings) ranks #195 out of 1136 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Gear4music (Holdings) in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94. Gear4music (Holdings)'s value of 14.44% is 392% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Gear4music (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 - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.94, based on 1,136 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. Gear4music (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.44% is 392% 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 Gear4music (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gear4music (Holdings)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.44%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gear4music (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £2.98 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.44%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 392% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.94. Gear4music (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.44% 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 Gear4music (Holdings) (LSE:G4M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gear4music (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.98 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21. GuruFocus considers Gear4music (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:G4M:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.44% (160% above median its 10-year median of 5.55)
  • GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £2.98 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 392% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#195 of 1136)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:G4M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gear4music (Holdings) Business Description

Other Exchanges G4A:Germany
Address Holgate Park Drive, York, GBR, YO26 4GN
Gear4music (Holdings) PLC, a holding company operates as an online retailer of musical instruments and equipment. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in Europe and the Rest of the World. It generates revenue by-products such as Own-brand products, Other-brand products, Warranty income and Other. The company has developed its e-commerce platform, with multilingual, multicurrency and responsive design Websites.
71GF Score

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