Mexico FundMXF +0.89%35 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 435% above its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates MXF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,636 Asset Management companies, Mexico Fund ranks better than 93.58% 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. Mexico Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $96.08 Mil. Mexico Fund's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $336.82 Mil. Therefore, Mexico Fund's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 28.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mexico Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MXF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.19 Med: 5.33 Max: 33.92
Current: 28.87
During the past 9 years, Mexico Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 33.92%. The lowest was -16.19%. And the median was 5.33%.
MXF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.58% of 1636
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.135
vs MXF: 28.87
Mexico Fund (NYSE:MXF) 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.
Mexico Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Mexico Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mexico Fund'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.
MXF vs NBH, AGD, TEI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mexico Fund'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.
Mexico Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mexico Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mexico Fund'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 two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.53% mean?
Mexico Fund (MXF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.53% 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 Mexico Fund and its competitors. This is 435% above median its historical median of 5.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Mexico Fund ranks #105 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Mexico Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Mexico Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.53% is 435% above median its 10-year median of 5.33. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14. Mexico Fund's value of 28.53% is 590% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mexico Fund ranks #105 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mexico Fund has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mexico Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NBH and AGD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mexico Fund ranks #105 out of 1636 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Mexico Fund in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14. Mexico Fund's value of 28.53% is 590% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 4.14, Mexico Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.14, based on 1,636 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. Mexico Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.53% is 590% 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 Mexico Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mexico Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.53%, which is 435% above median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mexico Fund stock overvalued right now?
Mexico Fund (MXF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.53%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.53%, which is 435% above median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 590% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.14. Mexico Fund's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Mexico Fund (MXF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.53% 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.
Mexico Fund Inc is a United States-based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective through investment in securities, primary in equity, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The company's portfolio of investments consists of investments in different sectors such as auto parts, airports, building materials, chemical products, consumer products, energy, food, and other sectors. The fund provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.
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