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National American University HoldingsNAUH Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83% as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Education companies, National American University Holdings ranks better than 72.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National American University Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NAUH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.68 Med: -2.37 Max: 81.65
Current: 9.89
During the past 13 years, National American University Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 81.65%. The lowest was -60.68%. And the median was -2.37%.
NAUH's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 72.83% of 265
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs NAUH: 9.89
National American University Holdings (OTCPK:NAUH) 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.
National American University Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
National American University Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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 American University Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NAUH vs RPDL, KIDZ, FCHL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National American University 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.
National American University Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National American University Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National American University 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% mean?
National American University Holdings (NAUH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on National American University Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #72 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is National American University Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National American University Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83%. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. National American University Holdings' value of 10.83% is 141.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #72 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does National American University Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RPDL and KIDZ?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #72 out of 265 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts National American University Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49. National American University Holdings' value of 10.83% is 141.2% above this benchmark. 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 Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.49, based on 265 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 American University Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% is 141.2% 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 National American University Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National American University Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National American University Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National American University Holdings (NAUH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83% and 141.2% above the Education industry median of 4.49. 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 American University Holdings (NAUH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83% as of Feb. 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.
National American University Holdings Inc provides professional and technical post-secondary education for working adults and other non-traditional students. The company owns and operates National American University, a multi-campus institution of higher learning. The university offers diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business-related disciplines, such as accounting, management, business administration, and information technology; in healthcare-related disciplines, such as occupational therapy, medical assisting, nursing, surgical technology, and healthcare information and management; in legal-related disciplines, such as paralegal, criminal justice, and professional legal studies; and higher education.
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