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OpenlaneOPLN -3.17%63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09% as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 4.79. GuruFocus rates OPLN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, Openlane ranks better than 69.72% 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. Openlane's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $177 Mil. Openlane's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,482 Mil. Therefore, Openlane's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Openlane's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OPLN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8 Med: 4.79 Max: 9.3
Current: 5.78
During the past 13 years, Openlane's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.30%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was 4.79%.
OPLN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.72% of 1331
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs OPLN: 5.78
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.
Openlane Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Openlane Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Openlane'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.
OPLN vs ABG, GPI, VVV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Openlane'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.
Openlane Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Openlane's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Openlane'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% mean?
Openlane (OPLN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Openlane and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #403 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Openlane's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Openlane's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% is near median its 10-year median of 4.79. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Openlane's value of 5.09% is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Openlane ranks #403 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Openlane has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Openlane's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ABG and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #403 out of 1331 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Openlane in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Openlane's value of 5.09% is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.79 vs. the industry median of 3.19, Openlane 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 3.19, based on 1,331 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. Openlane's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.09% is 59.6% 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 Openlane and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Openlane's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Openlane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane (OPLN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.21, compared to a current price of $38.78 — trading 82.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.79 and 59.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.19. Openlane's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Openlane (OPLN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.09% as of Jun. 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 Openlane (OPLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.78 is trading 82.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.21.
GuruFocus considers Openlane to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPLN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.09% (near median its 10-year median of 4.79)
GF Value™: $21.21 vs. price of $38.78 (82.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#403 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Openlane Inc provides a digital marketplace for used vehicles, connecting sellers and buyers in North America and Europe for fast and transparent transactions. Its services include financing, repossessions, repairs, transportation, warranty, and inventory management. The company operates used-vehicle auctions and has two main segments: Marketplace and Finance, with majority revenue coming from the Marketplace segment, which to used vehicle remarketing, including marketplace services, remarketing, or make ready services and all are interrelated, synergistic elements along the auto remarketing chain. The Finance segment, through AFC engaged in business of providing short-term, inventory-secured financing to independent vehicle dealers.
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