Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.63% (As of Jan. 2026) — 66% Below Median

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LSE:SDG Sanderson Design Group PLC LSE:SDG
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What is Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Sanderson Design Group LSE:SDG +2.00% 50 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63% as of Jan. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 7.79. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDG with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sanderson Design Group ranks better than 50.92% 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. Sanderson Design Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.26 Mil. Sanderson Design Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £85.96 Mil. Therefore, Sanderson Design Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sanderson Design Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SDG' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.9   Med: 7.79   Max: 17.64
Current: 2.5

During the past 13 years, Sanderson Design Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.64%. The lowest was -17.90%. And the median was 7.79%.

LSE:SDG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
50.92% of 434 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.335 vs LSE:SDG: 2.50

Sanderson Design Group  (LSE:SDG) 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.


Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanderson Design 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.

Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Sanderson Design Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Sanderson Design Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:SDG vs SN, SGI, MHK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sanderson Design 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.


Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanderson Design Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanderson Design Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Sanderson Design Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Sanderson Design Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=2.148/( (86.3+86.4)/ 2 )
=2.148/86.35
=2.49 %

Sanderson Design Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Jul. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=2.264/( (85.52+86.4)/ 2 )
=2.264/85.96
=2.63 %

* 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.63% mean?
Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.63% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sanderson Design Group and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #213 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Sanderson Design Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sanderson Design Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.63% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 7.79. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. Sanderson Design Group's value of 2.63% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #213 out of 434 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanderson Design Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanderson Design Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #213 out of 434 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Sanderson Design Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34. Sanderson Design Group's value of 2.63% is 12.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.79 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Sanderson Design 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.34, based on 434 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. Sanderson Design Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.63% is 12.6% 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 Sanderson Design Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanderson Design Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 7.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanderson Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.77 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 7.79 and 12.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.34. Sanderson Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63% as of Jan. 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.77 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers Sanderson Design Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SDG:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.63% (66% below median its 10-year median of 7.79)
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.77 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#213 of 434)

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


Sanderson Design Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WKGBF:USA5H7:Germany
Address Sandersons Lane, Voysey House, London, GBR, W4 4DS
Sanderson Design Group PLC is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures, and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products. Its reportable segments are Brands, Licensing, and Manufacturing. The Brands division comprises the design, marketing, sales, and distribution of Morris & Co., Sanderson, Zoffany, Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin, and Scion brands. The Licensing segment represents the licensing activities of various brands, and the Manufacturing segment represents the wallcovering and printed fabric manufacturing businesses operated by Anstey and Standfast & Barracks, respectively. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Brands segment.
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