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. Datalogic SpA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-22.6 Mil. Datalogic SpA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €483.5 Mil. Therefore, Datalogic SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:DAL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 6.54 Max: 10.68
Current: 1.79
During the past 13 years, Datalogic SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.68%. The lowest was 1.73%. And the median was 6.54%.
MIL:DAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 54.65% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs MIL:DAL: 1.79
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.
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datalogic SpA'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.
MIL:DAL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datalogic SpA'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 -4.68% mean?
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.68% 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.73 to 10.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1364 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Datalogic SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 10.68. Based on the distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1364 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Datalogic SpA has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalogic SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #1364 out of 2496 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Datalogic SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43. Historically, Datalogic SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.73 to 10.68 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.43, based on 2,496 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datalogic SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalogic SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €5.82 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.68%. Datalogic SpA's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.68% 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.82 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28.
GuruFocus considers Datalogic SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:DAL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -4.68%
GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €5.82 (10.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datalogic SpA is an Italian company that provides services to the data capture and factory automation markets. It specializes in designing and producing bar code readers, mobile computers, RFID, sensors for detection, measurement, and safety, machine vision, and laser marking systems. The company's products are used in various processes throughout the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, and Healthcare industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy, followed by the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEAI (excluding Italy) region.
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