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LPA GroupLSE:LPA 31 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:LPA with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,078 Industrial Products companies, LPA Group ranks worse than 66.96% 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. LPA Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.76 Mil. LPA Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £23.25 Mil. Therefore, LPA Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LPA Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LPA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.61 Med: 3.73 Max: 11.02
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, LPA Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.02%. The lowest was -1.61%. And the median was 3.73%.
LSE:LPA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 66.96% of 3078
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs LSE:LPA: 1.02
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) 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.
LPA Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
LPA Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LPA 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.
LSE:LPA vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, LPA 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.
LPA Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPA Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPA 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 3.29% mean?
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.29% 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 LPA Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #2061 out of 3078 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is LPA Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
LPA Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.29% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. LPA Group's value of 3.29% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #2061 out of 3078 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LPA Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPA Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #2061 out of 3078 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places LPA Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. LPA Group's value of 3.29% is 0.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 3.26, LPA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,078 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. LPA Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.29% is 0.9% 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 LPA Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPA Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.29%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group (LSE:LPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.64, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.29%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 0.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.26. LPA Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.29% 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.64.
GuruFocus considers LPA Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LPA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.29% (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: £0.64 vs. price of £0.85 (32.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2061 of 3078)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPA Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of LED lighting, industrial electrical, electro mechanical systems, and is a distributor of engineered components. The Group comprises three divisions: LPA Connection Systems (electro-mechanical), LPA Lighting Systems (lighting & electronics) and LPA Channel Electric (engineered component distribution), which collectively design, manufacture and market industrial electrical and electronic products. It operates across three market segments: Rail; Aerospace & Defence and Other Its geographic markets are the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, Rest of World. The majority of its revenue originates in the United Kingdom.
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