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Deutz AGLTS:0E4K -1.41%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates LTS:0E4K with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Deutz AG ranks better than 61.87% 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. Deutz AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €46 Mil. Deutz AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,660 Mil. Therefore, Deutz AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutz AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0E4K'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.4 Med: 4.36 Max: 12.59
Current: 5.11
During the past 13 years, Deutz AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.59%. The lowest was -10.40%. And the median was 4.36%.
LTS:0E4K's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.87% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.335
vs LTS:0E4K: 5.11
Deutz AG (LTS:0E4K) 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.
Deutz AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Deutz AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutz AG'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.
LTS:0E4K vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Deutz AG'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.
Deutz AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Deutz AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutz AG'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.75% mean?
Deutz AG (LTS:0E4K) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.75% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Deutz AG and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutz AG ranks #1173 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Deutz AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Deutz AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.75% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.34. Deutz AG's value of 2.75% is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutz AG ranks #1173 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutz AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutz AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Deutz AG ranks #1173 out of 3076 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Deutz AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.34. Deutz AG's value of 2.75% is 17.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Deutz AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.34, based on 3,076 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. Deutz AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.75% is 17.5% 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 Deutz AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutz AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutz AG (LTS:0E4K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.54, compared to a current price of €10.17 — trading 83.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 17.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.34. Deutz AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Deutz AG (LTS:0E4K), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.75% as of Jun. 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 Deutz AG (LTS:0E4K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.17 is trading 83.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.54.
GuruFocus considers Deutz AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0E4K:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.75% (37% below median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: €5.54 vs. price of €10.17 (83.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1173 of 3076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0E4K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutz AG is engaged in the development, production, and sales of drive solutions for off-road applications. The current portfolio of the company ranges from diesel and gas to hybrid and electric to hydrogen-based drives. DEUTZ engines serve construction and agricultural machinery, material handling applications such as forklifts or lifting platforms, commercial and rail vehicles as well as boat applications for private and commercial use. The company's Operating segments are Services, Engines, NewTech, Energy, Defense and Other.
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