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MultiSensor AI HoldingsMSAI -1.58%13 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -28.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSAI with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, MultiSensor AI Holdings ranks worse than 95.57% 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. MultiSensor AI Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.88 Mil. MultiSensor AI Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.15 Mil. Therefore, MultiSensor AI Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MultiSensor AI Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MSAI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -134.98 Med: -63.04 Max: 9.36
Current: -43.82
During the past 5 years, MultiSensor AI Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.36%. The lowest was -134.98%. And the median was -63.04%.
MSAI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 95.57% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs MSAI: -43.82
MultiSensor AI Holdings (NAS:MSAI) 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.
MultiSensor AI Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
MultiSensor AI Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MultiSensor AI Holdings'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.
MultiSensor AI Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MSAI vs GAUZ, MTEK, WETH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, MultiSensor AI Holdings'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.
MultiSensor AI Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MultiSensor AI Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MultiSensor AI Holdings'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 -28.94% mean?
MultiSensor AI Holdings (MSAI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -28.94% 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 MultiSensor AI Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MultiSensor AI Holdings ranks #2392 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is MultiSensor AI Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
MultiSensor AI Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -28.94%. Based on the distribution chart, MultiSensor AI Holdings ranks #2392 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MultiSensor AI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MultiSensor AI Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GAUZ and MTEK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MultiSensor AI Holdings ranks #2392 out of 2503 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places MultiSensor AI Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. 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 2.44, based on 2,503 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 MultiSensor AI Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MultiSensor AI Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -28.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MultiSensor AI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
MultiSensor AI Holdings (MSAI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -28.94%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -28.94%. MultiSensor AI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 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 MultiSensor AI Holdings (MSAI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -28.94% 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.
MultiSensor AI Holdings Inc builds and deploys integrated condition monitoring and early threat detection solutions through a unified edge-to-cloud software architecture, delivering AI-powered connected intelligence and analytics for asset reliability and performance. The Company's platform integrates multiple sensing modalities such as thermal, visual, and vibration to detect mechanical, electrical, and other modes of asset failure, enabling organizations operating high-throughput, automation-rich, and power-dense facilities to protect uptime, enhance safety, and extend the useful life of their critical assets.
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