NAUBF (National Australia Bank) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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NAUBF National Australia Bank Ltd NAUBF
61 GF Score
Price $26.25
GF Value $33.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

National Australia Bank NAUBF 61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates NAUBF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, National Australia Bank ranks worse than 74.46% 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. National Australia Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,860 Mil. National Australia Bank's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $763,329 Mil. Therefore, National Australia Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51%.

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

NAUBF' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.67   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, National Australia Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.71%. The lowest was 0.04%. And the median was 0.67%.

NAUBF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
74.46% of 1527 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs NAUBF: 0.55

National Australia Bank  (OTCPK:NAUBF) 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.


National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Australia Bank'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.

National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

National Australia Bank Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.67 0.69 0.67 0.61

National Australia Bank Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.66 0.61 0.63 0.51

NAUBF vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, National Australia Bank'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.


National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Australia Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Australia Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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National Australia Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

National Australia Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=4458.443/( (727842.925+727862.797)/ 2 )
=4458.443/727852.861
=0.61 %

National Australia Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3859.65/( (727862.797+798794.386)/ 2 )
=3859.65/763328.5915
=0.51 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% mean?
National Australia Bank (NAUBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% 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 National Australia Bank and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, National Australia Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.04 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, National Australia Bank ranks #1137 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is National Australia Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National Australia Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.71. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. National Australia Bank's value of 0.51% is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Australia Bank ranks #1137 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Australia Bank has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Australia Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Australia Bank ranks #1137 out of 1527 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places National Australia Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. National Australia Bank's value of 0.51% is 48.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Australia Bank's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.04 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.99, National Australia Bank has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,527 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. National Australia Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.51% is 48.5% below 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 National Australia Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Australia Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Australia Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Australia Bank (NAUBF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.45, compared to a current price of $26.25 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 48.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. National Australia Bank's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 National Australia Bank (NAUBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.51% 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 National Australia Bank (NAUBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Australia Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.25 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.45. GuruFocus considers National Australia Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAUBF:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.51% (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: $33.45 vs. price of $26.25 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.5% below the Banks median (#1137 of 1527)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAUBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Australia Bank Business Description

Address 395 Bourke Street, Level 28, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
National Australia Bank is the most business-focused of the four major banks, holding the largest share of business loans and the number-three spot in home loans. National Australia Bank is currently the second-largest bank by market capitalization, with the franchise covering consumer, small business, corporate, and institutional sectors. Under the UBank brand the bank also owns one of Australia's largest digital-only banks. Offshore operations in New Zealand round out the group.
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