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Insight EnterprisesNSIT -4.23%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates NSIT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, Insight Enterprises ranks worse than 50.26% 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. Insight Enterprises's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $120 Mil. Insight Enterprises's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,987 Mil. Therefore, Insight Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insight Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSIT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 5.09 Max: 6.63
Current: 2.39
During the past 13 years, Insight Enterprises's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.63%. The lowest was 2.31%. And the median was 5.09%.
NSIT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 50.26% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs NSIT: 2.39
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.
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insight Enterprises'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.
NSIT vs CNXN, SCSC, NLST: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Insight Enterprises'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.
Insight Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Insight Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insight Enterprises'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 1.50% mean?
Insight Enterprises (NSIT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.31 to 6.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1258 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Insight Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 6.63. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Insight Enterprises' value of 1.50% is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1258 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insight Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insight Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CNXN and SCSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1258 out of 2503 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Insight Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Insight Enterprises' value of 1.50% is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Insight Enterprises' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.31 to 6.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Insight Enterprises has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,503 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. Insight Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% is 38.5% below 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insight Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insight Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises (NSIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.73, compared to a current price of $114.54 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 38.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.44. Insight Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50% 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $114.54 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.73.
GuruFocus considers Insight Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSIT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.50% (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
GF Value™: $157.73 vs. price of $114.54 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Hardware median (#1258 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insight Enterprises Inc is a Fortune IT provider engaged in helping businesses of all sizes, large enterprises, government agencies, schools, and healthcare organizations. The company has three geographic operating segments: North America, EMEA, and APAC. It generates maximum revenue from the North America segment. The company provides digital workplace, cloud/data center transformation, IT modernization, Cyber Security and supply chain optimization solutions and services.
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