Five BelowMEX:FIVE 97 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.90% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 9.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:FIVE with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,854.69. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,126 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks better than 80.46% 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. Five Below's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN8,622 Mil. Five Below's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN87,099 Mil. Therefore, Five Below's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Five Below's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FIVE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77 Med: 9.58 Max: 18.16
Current: 9.24
During the past 13 years, Five Below's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.16%. The lowest was 5.77%. And the median was 9.58%.
MEX:FIVE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.46% of 1126
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs MEX:FIVE: 9.24
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) 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.
Five Below Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Five Below Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Five Below'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.
MEX:FIVE vs GME, MUSA, BBWI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.
Five Below Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.90% mean?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.90% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Five Below and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.58. Over the past decade, Five Below's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.77 to 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #220 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Five Below's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Five Below's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.90% is near median its 10-year median of 9.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 18.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Five Below's value of 9.90% is 237.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #220 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GME and MUSA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #220 out of 1126 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Five Below in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Five Below's value of 9.90% is 237.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Five Below's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.77 to 18.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.58 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Five Below 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 2.93, 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. Five Below's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.90% is 237.9% 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 Five Below and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five Below's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,854.69, compared to a current price of MXN3,385.60 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.58 and 237.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.90% as of Apr. 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,385.60 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,854.69.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FIVE:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.90% (near median its 10-year median of 9.58)
GF Value™: MXN3,854.69 vs. price of MXN3,385.60 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 237.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#220 of 1126)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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