Poste Italiane SpAPITAF 59 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates PITAF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.72. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Poste Italiane SpA ranks worse than 67.61% 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. Poste Italiane SpA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,755 Mil. Poste Italiane SpA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $333,853 Mil. Therefore, Poste Italiane SpA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poste Italiane SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PITAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Poste Italiane SpA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.86%. The lowest was 0.34%. And the median was 0.59%.
PITAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 67.61% of 565
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs PITAF: 0.86
Poste Italiane SpA (OTCPK:PITAF) 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.
Poste Italiane SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Poste Italiane SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Poste Italiane SpA'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.
PITAF vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Poste Italiane SpA'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.
Poste Italiane SpA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Poste Italiane SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poste Italiane SpA'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 1.12% mean?
Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.12% 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 Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Poste Italiane SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #382 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Poste Italiane SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Poste Italiane SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.12% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.86. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.73. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 1.12% is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #382 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Poste Italiane SpA has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poste Italiane SpA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #382 out of 565 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Poste Italiane SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.73. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 1.12% is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Poste Italiane SpA's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Poste Italiane SpA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 565 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. Poste Italiane SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.12% is 59% 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 Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poste Italiane SpA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.12%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poste Italiane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.72, compared to a current price of $23.45 — trading 141.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.12%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 59% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. Poste Italiane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.12% 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 Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.45 is trading 141.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.72.
Key valuation signals for PITAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.12% (90% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $9.72 vs. price of $23.45 (141.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Conglomerates median (#382 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PITAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poste Italiane SpA is an Italian diversified financial-services company. The company's operating segments are Mail, parcels, and distribution; Postepay services; Financial services; and Insurance services. The Postepay services segment generates maximum revenue. It encompasses payment management and e-money services, also carried out through the LIS point-of-sale network, as well as mobile and fixed-line telephony services and electricity and gas marketing. Geographically, the company has a presence in Italy, but also elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
59GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PITAF
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PITAF has been successfully added to your 
