Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 77.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 21.71. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN987.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,886 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 97.44% 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. Gen Digital's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN36,931 Mil. Gen Digital's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN47,470 Mil. Therefore, Gen Digital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.44 Med: 21.71 Max: 48.16
Current: 34.38
During the past 13 years, Gen Digital's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 48.16%. The lowest was -1.44%. And the median was 21.71%.
MEX:GEN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.44% of 2886
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.035
vs MEX:GEN: 34.38
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) 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.
Gen Digital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Gen Digital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital'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:GEN vs RBRK, DOCN, TOST: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital'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 77.80% mean?
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 77.80% 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 21.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #74 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Gen Digital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gen Digital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 77.80% is 258% above median its 10-year median of 21.71. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Gen Digital's value of 77.80% is 3723.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #74 out of 2886 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RBRK and DOCN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #74 out of 2886 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Gen Digital in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Gen Digital's value of 77.80% is 3723.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.71 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Gen Digital 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,886 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. Gen Digital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 77.80% is 3723.1% 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 77.80%, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 21.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN987.60, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 77.80%, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 21.71 and 3723.1% above the Software industry median of 2.04. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 77.80% 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN440.00 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN987.60.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 77.80% (258% above median its 10-year median of 21.71)
GF Value™: MXN987.60 vs. price of MXN440.00 (55.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3723.1% above the Software median (#74 of 2886)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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