PrescoNSA:PRESCO 94 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 24.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 16.23. GuruFocus rates NSA:PRESCO with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦1,209.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Presco ranks better than 94.78% 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. Presco's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦197,029 Mil. Presco's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦804,841 Mil. Therefore, Presco's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Presco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:PRESCO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.93 Med: 16.23 Max: 48.8
Current: 18.85
During the past 13 years, Presco's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 48.80%. The lowest was 5.93%. And the median was 16.23%.
NSA:PRESCO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.78% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs NSA:PRESCO: 18.85
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.
Presco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Presco Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Presco'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.
NSA:PRESCO vs ADM, BG, TSN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Presco'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.
Presco Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Presco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Presco'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 24.48% mean?
Presco (NSA:PRESCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 24.48% 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 Presco and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 16.23. Over the past decade, Presco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.93 to 48.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Presco ranks #104 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Presco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Presco's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 24.48% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 16.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.93 to a high of 48.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Presco's value of 24.48% is 622.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Presco ranks #104 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Presco has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Presco's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Presco ranks #104 out of 1994 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Presco in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Presco's value of 24.48% is 622.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Presco's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.93 to 48.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.23 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Presco 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.39, based on 1,994 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. Presco's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 24.48% is 622.1% 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 Presco and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Presco's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 24.48%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 16.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Presco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Presco (NSA:PRESCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦1,209.01, compared to a current price of ₦2,300.00 — trading 90.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 24.48%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 16.23 and 622.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. Presco's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Presco (NSA:PRESCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 24.48% 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 Presco (NSA:PRESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Presco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦2,300.00 is trading 90.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦1,209.01.
GuruFocus considers Presco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PRESCO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 24.48% (51% above median its 10-year median of 16.23)
GF Value™: ₦1,209.01 vs. price of ₦2,300.00 (90.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 622.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#104 of 1994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PRESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Presco PLC is engaged in the development of oil palm plantations, palm oil milling, palm kernel processing, and vegetable oil refining. The company's products are crude palm oil, refined bleached and deodorised palm oil, palm olein, palm stearin, palm fatty acid distillate, palm kernel oil (crude and refined), and palm kernel cake. The company operates a single, vertically integrated palm oil business encompassing plantation management, harvesting of fresh fruit bunches, milling of crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, and refining into finished palm based and derivative products. It generates revenue from the sale of crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm kernel cake, refined bleached deodorised olein, refined bleached deodorised stearin, and other palm based derivative products.
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