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A Brown CoPHS:BRN 57 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:BRN with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,804 Real Estate companies, A Brown Co ranks better than 78.33% 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. A Brown Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱102 Mil. A Brown Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱15,997 Mil. Therefore, A Brown Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A Brown Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BRN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4 Med: 5.35 Max: 8.58
Current: 5.06
During the past 13 years, A Brown Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.58%. The lowest was -1.40%. And the median was 5.35%.
PHS:BRN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 78.33% of 1804
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs PHS:BRN: 5.06
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) 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.
A Brown Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
A Brown Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A Brown 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.
A Brown Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, A Brown 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.
A Brown Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, A Brown Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A Brown 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.63% mean?
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.63% 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 A Brown Co and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #391 out of 1804 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is A Brown Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
A Brown Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.63% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.35. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.77. A Brown Co's value of 0.63% is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #391 out of 1804 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A Brown Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A Brown Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #391 out of 1804 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places A Brown Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.77. A Brown Co's value of 0.63% is 64.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 1.77, A Brown Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.77, based on 1,804 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. A Brown Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.63% is 64.4% 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 A Brown Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A Brown Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.63%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A Brown Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.74, compared to a current price of ₱0.68 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.63%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 64.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 1.77. A Brown Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.63% 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.68 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.74.
GuruFocus considers A Brown Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BRN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.63% (88% below median its 10-year median of 5.35)
GF Value™: ₱0.74 vs. price of ₱0.68 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Real Estate median (#391 of 1804)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A Brown Co Inc is a real estate development company. It operates in the following segments: The Real estate development segment includes the development of land into a commercial and residential subdivision, the sale of lots and residential houses, and the provision of customer financing for sales; the Agricultural segment includes the development of land for palm oil production and the sale of palm oil and other palm products; Power and utilities segment includes the operating of power plants and/or purchase, generation, production supply and sale of power; Holding segment includes properties of every kind; and Services segment provides irradiation services for all types of goods. The Group derives the majority of its revenue from the Real estate development segment.
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