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NexansNXPRF 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.56% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NXPRF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Nexans ranks better than 61.64% 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. Nexans's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-47 Mil. Nexans's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,403 Mil. Therefore, Nexans's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexans's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NXPRF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.57 Med: 2.92 Max: 5.05
Current: 4.95
During the past 13 years, Nexans's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.05%. The lowest was -2.57%. And the median was 2.92%.
NXPRF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.64% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs NXPRF: 4.95
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.
Nexans Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nexans Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexans'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.
NXPRF vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nexans'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.
Nexans Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nexans's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexans'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.56% mean?
Nexans (NXPRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.56% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Nexans and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1180 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Nexans' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nexans' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.56%. Based on the distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1180 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexans has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexans' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1180 out of 3076 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Nexans in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,076 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 Nexans and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexans's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans (NXPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.97, compared to a current price of $154.92 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.56%. Nexans' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Nexans (NXPRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.56% as of Dec. 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.
Is Nexans (NXPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $154.92 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $117.97.
GuruFocus considers Nexans to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPRF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.56%
GF Value™: $117.97 vs. price of $154.92 (31.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexans is focused on electrification and provides cabling technologies and services across the value chain, including engineering and design, production, manufacturing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair. Its segments are: PWR-Transmission, supporting the energy transition through subsea and interconnection projects; PWR-Grid, providing cables, accessories and services for grid modernization; and PWR-Connect, which generates maximum revenue through solutions for data centers, electric vehicles and critical buildings. Its technologies include mass impregnated (MI), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), and dynamic cables. It focuses on the electrical safety of end users, products that are easy to handle and install, and smart products integrated into a digital ecosystem.
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