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Springfield PropertiesLSE:SPR -3.55%54 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87% as of Nov. 2025, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPR with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Springfield Properties ranks better than 64.58% 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. Springfield Properties's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £5.7 Mil. Springfield Properties's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £303.2 Mil. Therefore, Springfield Properties's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 1.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Springfield Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SPR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 5.7 Max: 7.97
Current: 4.65
During the past 11 years, Springfield Properties's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.97%. The lowest was 2.42%. And the median was 5.70%.
LSE:SPR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 64.58% of 96
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs LSE:SPR: 4.65
Springfield Properties (LSE:SPR) 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.
Springfield Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Springfield Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Springfield Properties'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.
Springfield Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
LSE:SPR vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Springfield Properties'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.
Springfield Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Springfield Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springfield Properties'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 (Nov. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% mean?
Springfield Properties (LSE:SPR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% as of Nov. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Springfield Properties and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 5.70. Over the past decade, Springfield Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.42 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Springfield Properties ranks #34 out of 96 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Springfield Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Springfield Properties' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 7.97. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.32. Springfield Properties' value of 1.87% is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springfield Properties ranks #34 out of 96 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Springfield Properties has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springfield Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Springfield Properties ranks #34 out of 96 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Springfield Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.32. Springfield Properties' value of 1.87% is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Springfield Properties' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.42 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Springfield Properties has consistently been below 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.32, based on 96 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. Springfield Properties's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.87% is 43.7% below 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 Springfield Properties and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springfield Properties's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springfield Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Springfield Properties (LSE:SPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.79, compared to a current price of £0.95 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 43.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.32. Springfield Properties' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Springfield Properties (LSE:SPR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.87% as of Nov. 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 Springfield Properties (LSE:SPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Springfield Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.95 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.79.
GuruFocus considers Springfield Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SPR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.87% (67% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: £0.79 vs. price of £0.95 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#34 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Springfield Properties PLC is a housebuilder focused on developing a mix of private and affordable housing in Scotland. The group focuses on sourcing land for private housing in areas with high growth potential and progressing those developments through the planning process. The company has one segment which is Housing building activity in the United Kingdom. It earns revenue from private residential properties, affordable housing, contact housing, land sales, and others.
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