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NIQ Global IntelligenceNIQ +2.31%10 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NIQ with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,891 Software companies, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks worse than 75.72% 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. NIQ Global Intelligence's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-360 Mil. NIQ Global Intelligence's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,210 Mil. Therefore, NIQ Global Intelligence's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIQ Global Intelligence's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NIQ'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.14 Med: -26.27 Max: -15.7
Current: -15.7
During the past 4 years, NIQ Global Intelligence's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -15.70%. The lowest was -38.14%. And the median was -26.27%.
NIQ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 75.72% of 2891
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs NIQ: -15.70
NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) 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.
NIQ Global Intelligence Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
NIQ Global Intelligence Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIQ Global Intelligence'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.
NIQ Global Intelligence Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NIQ vs FSLY, DBD, MNDY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, NIQ Global Intelligence'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.
NIQ Global Intelligence Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NIQ Global Intelligence's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIQ Global Intelligence'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 -16.31% mean?
NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.31% 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 NIQ Global Intelligence and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #2189 out of 2891 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
NIQ Global Intelligence's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.31%. Based on the distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #2189 out of 2891 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NIQ Global Intelligence has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIQ Global Intelligence's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FSLY and DBD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #2189 out of 2891 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places NIQ Global Intelligence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,891 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 NIQ Global Intelligence and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIQ Global Intelligence's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence stock overvalued right now?
NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.31%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.31%. NIQ Global Intelligence's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.31% 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.
NIQ Global Intelligence PLC is a world-wide consumer intelligence company positioned at the nexus of brands, retailers, and consumers. It manages a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem: The NIQ Ecosystem, which combines proprietary data, technology, human intelligence, and sophisticated software applications and analytics solutions. The company's technology platform aggregates consumer shopping data from diverse sources, generates proprietary reference data and metadata, and provides an omnichannel view of consumer shopping behavior. It generates revenue from solutions in two product groupings: Intelligence (Consumer Measurement) and Activation (Consumer Analytics). The company's reportable segments are: EMEA, which generates the maximum revenue, Americas, and APAC.
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