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NYAB ABOSTO:NYAB -0.57%44 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.01% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 8.86. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NYAB with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Construction companies, NYAB AB ranks better than 92.39% 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. NYAB AB's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr339 Mil. NYAB AB's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr2,117 Mil. Therefore, NYAB AB's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NYAB AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NYAB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.61 Med: 8.86 Max: 27.69
Current: 13.96
During the past 12 years, NYAB AB's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.69%. The lowest was -81.61%. And the median was 8.86%.
OSTO:NYAB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.39% of 1788
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs OSTO:NYAB: 13.96
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) 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.
NYAB AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
NYAB AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NYAB AB'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.
OSTO:NYAB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, NYAB AB'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.
NYAB AB Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NYAB AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NYAB AB'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 16.01% mean?
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.01% 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 NYAB AB and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 8.86. According to the industry distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #136 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is NYAB AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
NYAB AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.01% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.86. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06. NYAB AB's value of 16.01% is 423.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #136 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NYAB AB has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NYAB AB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NYAB AB ranks #136 out of 1788 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places NYAB AB in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06. NYAB AB's value of 16.01% is 423.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.86 vs. the industry median of 3.06, NYAB AB 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.06, based on 1,788 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. NYAB AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.01% is 423.2% 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 NYAB AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NYAB AB's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.01%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 8.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NYAB AB stock overvalued right now?
NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.01%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.86 and 423.2% above the Construction industry median of 3.06. NYAB AB's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 NYAB AB (OSTO:NYAB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.01% 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.
NYAB AB is a specialised contractor and provider of projects and services across energy, infrastructure and industry. Its offering comprises advisory, engineering and project management services, as well as construction and maintenance, to public and private sector customers. The Group operates in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with a presence in selected international markets. It operates through two complementary business segments, Civil Engineering and Consulting, which together support customers in key phases of complex energy, infrastructure and industrial projects.
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