Lewis GroupLWSGF 94 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 94/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,126 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 80.91% 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. Lewis Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.74 Mil. Lewis Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $531.95 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 6.1 Max: 9.83
Current: 9.67
During the past 13 years, Lewis Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.83%. The lowest was 2.90%. And the median was 6.10%.
LWSGF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.91% of 1126
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.935
vs LWSGF: 9.67
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Lewis Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.
LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.98% mean?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.90 to 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #215 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Lewis Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Lewis Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.98% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 9.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94. Lewis Group's value of 11.98% is 308.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #215 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #215 out of 1126 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Lewis Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94. Lewis Group's value of 11.98% is 308.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.90 to 9.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Lewis 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.94, based on 1,126 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. Lewis Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.98% is 308.2% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.98%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.98%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.98%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 308.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.94. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.98% as of Mar. 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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