Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Fonebox RetailNSE:FONEBOX +5.00%16 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.55% as of Sep. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:FONEBOX with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,139 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fonebox Retail ranks better than 64.27% 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. Fonebox Retail's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was ₹46 Mil. Fonebox Retail's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was ₹1,000 Mil. Therefore, Fonebox Retail's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fonebox Retail's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FONEBOX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.67 Med: 5.04 Max: 6.62
Current: 5.11
During the past 5 years, Fonebox Retail's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.62%. The lowest was -5.67%. And the median was 5.04%.
NSE:FONEBOX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 64.27% of 1139
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs NSE:FONEBOX: 5.11
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.
Fonebox Retail Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Fonebox Retail Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Fonebox Retail'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.
NSE:FONEBOX vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Fonebox Retail'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.
Fonebox Retail Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fonebox Retail's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonebox Retail'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 two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.55% mean?
Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.55% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Fonebox Retail and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #407 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Fonebox Retail's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Fonebox Retail's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.55% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Fonebox Retail's value of 4.55% is 56.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #407 out of 1139 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonebox Retail has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonebox Retail's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #407 out of 1139 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Fonebox Retail in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Fonebox Retail's value of 4.55% is 56.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Fonebox Retail 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.91, based on 1,139 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. Fonebox Retail's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.55% is 56.4% 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 Fonebox Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonebox Retail's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.55%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonebox Retail stock overvalued right now?
Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.55%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.55%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 56.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.91. Fonebox Retail's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.55% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Fonebox Retail Ltd is engaged in multi-brand retail selling of Smart Phones and allied accessories from manufacturers like Vivo, Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Nokia, Narzo, Redmi, Motorola, LG, and Micromax. It is also engaged in multi-brand retail selling of consumer durable electronics goods like laptops, Washing Machines, Smart TVs, Air Conditioners, Fridges, etc., from brands like TCL, Haier, Lloyd, Daikin, Voltas, Mi, Realme, and OnePlus. It mainly operates under the brand names of Fonebook and Fonebox and operates in stores across the state of Gujarat. The company's business activity falls within a single business segment of retail, and geographically it operates only in India.
16GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:FONEBOX
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:FONEBOX has been successfully added to your 
