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The historical rank and industry rank for New England Realty Associates LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NEN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.83 Med: 1.97 Max: 4
Current: -0.36
During the past 13 years, New England Realty Associates LP's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.00%. The lowest was -0.83%. And the median was 1.97%.
NEN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.11% of 1800
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs NEN: -0.36
New England Realty Associates LP (AMEX:NEN) 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.
New England Realty Associates LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
New England Realty Associates LP 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.
New England Realty Associates LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NEN vs RMAX, DOUG, CHCI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, New England Realty Associates LP'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.
New England Realty Associates LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New England Realty Associates LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New England Realty Associates LP'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 -3.10% mean?
New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.10% 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 New England Realty Associates LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #1262 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is New England Realty Associates LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
New England Realty Associates LP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.10%. Based on the distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #1262 out of 1800 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New England Realty Associates LP has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New England Realty Associates LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RMAX and DOUG?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #1262 out of 1800 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places New England Realty Associates LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.77. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.77, based on 1,800 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 New England Realty Associates LP and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New England Realty Associates LP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New England Realty Associates LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.96, compared to a current price of $57.98 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.10%. New England Realty Associates LP's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.10% 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.98 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.96.
GuruFocus considers New England Realty Associates LP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NEN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.10%
GF Value™: $91.96 vs. price of $57.98 (37% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New England Realty Associates LP Business Description
New England Realty Associates LP is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, holding for investment, operating, and selling real estate. The Partnership owns and operates various residential apartments, condominium units, and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The company generates revenue from rental income from residential and commercial properties recognized over the term of the related lease. The long-term goals of the Partnership are to manage, rent, and improve its properties and to acquire additional properties with income and capital appreciation potential as suitable opportunities arise.
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