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RTC GroupLSE:RTC 60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 6.98. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.84 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,094 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks better than 71.94% 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. RTC Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.85 Mil. RTC Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £20.47 Mil. Therefore, RTC Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.8 Med: 6.98 Max: 8.75
Current: 8.72
During the past 13 years, RTC Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.75%. The lowest was -1.80%. And the median was 6.98%.
LSE:RTC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.94% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs LSE:RTC: 8.72
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) 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.
RTC Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
RTC Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTC 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:RTC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC 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.
RTC Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC 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 9.05% mean?
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% 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 RTC Group and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 6.98. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #307 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is RTC Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
RTC Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.98. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. RTC Group's value of 9.05% is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #307 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #307 out of 1094 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts RTC Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. RTC Group's value of 9.05% is 128% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.98 vs. the industry median of 3.97, RTC 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.97, based on 1,094 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. RTC Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 128% 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 RTC Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTC Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.84, compared to a current price of £0.90 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.98 and 128% above the Business Services industry median of 3.97. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.90 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.84.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.05% (30% above median its 10-year median of 6.98)
GF Value™: £0.84 vs. price of £0.90 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128% above the Business Services median (#307 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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