Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.63% (As of Dec. 2025) — 162% Above Median

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What is Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Espe SpA MIL:ESPE -0.67% 14 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates MIL:ESPE with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Espe SpA ranks better than 74.26% 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. Espe SpA's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.02 Mil. Espe SpA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €104.50 Mil. Therefore, Espe SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:ESPE' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 3.3   Max: 7.08
Current: 7.02

During the past 5 years, Espe SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.08%. The lowest was 0.34%. And the median was 3.30%.

MIL:ESPE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
74.26% of 1783 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.05 vs MIL:ESPE: 7.02

Espe SpA  (MIL:ESPE) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Espe 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.

Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Espe SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
0.34 0.72 3.30 4.55 7.08

Espe SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.00 4.18 5.37 5.26 8.63

MIL:ESPE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Espe 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.


Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Espe SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Espe SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=7.096/( (94.059+106.354)/ 2 )
=7.096/100.2065
=7.08 %

Espe SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=9.016/( (102.64+106.354)/ 2 )
=9.016/104.497
=8.63 %

* 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 8.63% mean?
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63% 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 Espe SpA and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #459 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Espe SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63% is 162% above median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 7.08. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. Espe SpA's value of 8.63% is 183% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #459 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Espe SpA has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espe SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #459 out of 1783 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Espe SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. Espe SpA's value of 8.63% is 183% above this benchmark. Historically, Espe SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 7.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Espe SpA 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.05, based on 1,783 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. Espe SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63% is 183% 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 Espe SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Espe SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63%, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espe SpA stock overvalued right now?
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63%, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 183% above the Construction industry median of 3.05. Espe SpA's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 7 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 Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63% 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.

Espe SpA Business Description

Address Via Dell Artigianato 6, Grantorto, Padua, ITA, 35010
Espe SpA is a company which is producers of cutting edge solutions. They are born as installers of industrial electrical systems, over the years they have accumulated a rich wealth of experience, expanding its activities in the field of installation of photovoltaic systems and in the direct production of innovative technologies in the small wind, hydroelectric and biomass sectors.
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