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. Microlise Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-6.87 Mil. Microlise Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £50.04 Mil. Therefore, Microlise Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -13.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microlise Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAAS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31 Med: 2.59 Max: 3.32
Current: -4.31
During the past 7 years, Microlise Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.32%. The lowest was -4.31%. And the median was 2.59%.
LSE:SAAS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 65.76% of 2877
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs LSE:SAAS: -4.31
Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) 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.
Microlise Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Microlise Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microlise 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:SAAS vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Microlise 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.
Microlise Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microlise Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microlise 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 -13.73% mean?
Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -13.73% 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 Microlise Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #1892 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Microlise Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Microlise Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #1892 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microlise Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microlise Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #1892 out of 2877 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Microlise Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,877 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. 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 Microlise Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microlise Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microlise Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £0.39 — trading 71.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.73%. Microlise Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -13.73% 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 Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microlise Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.39 is trading 71.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37.
GuruFocus considers Microlise Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAAS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -13.73%
GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £0.39 (71.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microlise Group PLC is a provider of transportation management solutions to enterprise customers. It supports organizations to run their business more sustainably, cost-effectively, compliantly, and efficiently with telematics, real-time journey management, planning, and proof of delivery solutions. It delivers integrated location, performance, utilization, safety, and compliance information through various solutions. The company's offerings include fleet management SaaS solutions, including telematics, real-time journey management, route planning, vehicle tracking, and electronic proof of delivery. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from the UK, followed by the Rest of Europe and the Rest of the World.
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