Malta Properties CompanyMAL:MPC 57 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates MAL:MPC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Real Estate companies, Malta Properties Company ranks worse than 52% 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. Malta Properties Company's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.97 Mil. Malta Properties Company's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €98.78 Mil. Therefore, Malta Properties Company's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malta Properties Company's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MPC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 3.03 Max: 14.1
Current: 1.5
During the past 11 years, Malta Properties Company's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.10%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 3.03%.
MAL:MPC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 52% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.745
vs MAL:MPC: 1.50
Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) 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.
Malta Properties Company Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Malta Properties Company Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malta Properties Company'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.
Malta Properties Company Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MAL:MPC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Malta Properties Company'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.
Malta Properties Company Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Malta Properties Company's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malta Properties Company'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.99% mean?
Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.99% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Malta Properties Company and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Malta Properties Company's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 14.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #936 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Malta Properties Company's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Malta Properties Company's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.99% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 14.10. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75. Malta Properties Company's value of 1.99% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #936 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malta Properties Company has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta Properties Company's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Malta Properties Company ranks #936 out of 1800 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Malta Properties Company in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75. Malta Properties Company's value of 1.99% is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, Malta Properties Company's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.14 to 14.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Malta Properties Company 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.75, based on 1,800 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. Malta Properties Company's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.99% is 14% 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 Malta Properties Company and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malta Properties Company's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta Properties Company stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.40 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 14% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.75. Malta Properties Company's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99% as of Dec. 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 Malta Properties Company (MAL:MPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta Properties Company stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.40 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers Malta Properties Company to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MPC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.99% (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.40 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Real Estate median (#936 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malta Properties Company PLC is a developer and owner of commercial properties in Malta. The company, through its subsidiaries, owns, manages, acquires, develops, redevelops, and leases commercial properties. It owns a portfolio of office buildings and industrial properties across different regions of Malta, which are leased out to blue-chip tenants with secure long-duration leases. The Group's activities are focused on long-term, income-generating real estate, predominantly leased to corporate tenants on medium to long-term contracts.
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