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Colonial Motor CoNZSE:CMO 40 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks better than 53.67% 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. Colonial Motor Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$21 Mil. Colonial Motor Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$578 Mil. Therefore, Colonial Motor Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colonial Motor Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CMO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 3.56 Max: 5
Current: 3.73
During the past 13 years, Colonial Motor Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.00%. The lowest was 0.41%. And the median was 3.56%.
NZSE:CMO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.67% of 1334
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.305
vs NZSE:CMO: 3.73
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) 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.
Colonial Motor Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Colonial Motor Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor Co'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.
NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co'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 3.60% mean?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.56. Over the past decade, Colonial Motor Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #618 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% is near median its 10-year median of 3.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 5.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Colonial Motor Co's value of 3.60% is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #618 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #618 out of 1334 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Colonial Motor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. Colonial Motor Co's value of 3.60% is 8.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Colonial Motor Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Colonial Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.31, based on 1,334 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. Colonial Motor Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60% is 8.9% 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Motor Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.60%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 8.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.31. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.60% 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.
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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