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LTS:0K75'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.83 Med: 5.27 Max: 10.47
Current: 5.85
During the past 13 years, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.47%. The lowest was -14.83%. And the median was 5.27%.
LTS:0K75's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.03% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.46
vs LTS:0K75: 5.85
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (LTS:0K75) 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Annual Data
LTS:0K75 vs TAL, LAUR, CVSA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, New Oriental Education & Technology 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Oriental Education & Technology 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 four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% mean?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (LTS:0K75) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 5.27. According to the industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #113 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of 2.96% is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #113 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TAL and LAUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #113 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of 2.96% is 33.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 4.46, New Oriental Education & Technology Group 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 Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.46, based on 263 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. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.96% is 33.6% 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group (LTS:0K75) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.34, compared to a current price of $55.95 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 33.6% below the Education industry median of 4.46. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (LTS:0K75), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.96% as of May. 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (LTS:0K75) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $55.95 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.34.
GuruFocus considers New Oriental Education & Technology Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0K75:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.96% (44% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: $74.34 vs. price of $55.95 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Education median (#113 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K75 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Oriental Education & Technology is a prominent private education provider in China, offering a wide array of educational services. These include overseas test preparation and consulting services, high school academic tutoring, nonacademic tutoring, and intelligent learning systems and devices. Additionally, the company holds a 57% ownership stake in East Buy, a leading player in the livestreaming e-commerce market.
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