Malibu BoatsMBUU -1.60%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MBUU with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Malibu Boats ranks worse than 76.16% 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. Malibu Boats's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.7 Mil. Malibu Boats's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $557.1 Mil. Therefore, Malibu Boats's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malibu Boats's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MBUU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.01 Med: 16.38 Max: 33.95
Current: -0.17
During the past 13 years, Malibu Boats's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 33.95%. The lowest was -10.01%. And the median was 16.38%.
MBUU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 76.16% of 1334
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.115
vs MBUU: -0.17
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.
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malibu Boats'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.
MBUU vs MCFT, WGO, KNDI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.73% mean?
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.73% 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Malibu Boats' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Malibu Boats' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #1016 out of 1334 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Malibu Boats in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.12, based on 1,334 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. 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.73, compared to a current price of $25.21 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.73%. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.73% 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.
Is Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.21 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.73.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.73%
GF Value™: $36.73 vs. price of $25.21 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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