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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF -0.77%57 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 59% 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. Macfarlane Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.2 Mil. Macfarlane Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £170.9 Mil. Therefore, Macfarlane Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.86 Med: 9.93 Max: 11.1
Current: 3.86
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.10%. The lowest was 3.86%. And the median was 9.93%.
LSE:MACF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 59% of 400
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs LSE:MACF: 3.86
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.06% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.06% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 9.93. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.86 to 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #164 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.06% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 9.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.86 to a high of 11.10. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Macfarlane Group's value of 3.06% is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #164 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #164 out of 400 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Macfarlane Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Macfarlane Group's value of 3.06% is 4.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.86 to 11.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Macfarlane 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.92, based on 400 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. Macfarlane Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.06% is 4.8% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 4.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.92. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06% as of Dec. 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.
Is Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.06% (69% below median its 10-year median of 9.93)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#164 of 400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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