The Navigator CoPOELF 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates POELF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, The Navigator Co ranks better than 79.51% 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. The Navigator Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $80 Mil. The Navigator Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,127 Mil. Therefore, The Navigator Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
POELF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22 Med: 10.4 Max: 17.02
Current: 4.22
During the past 13 years, The Navigator Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.02%. The lowest was 4.22%. And the median was 10.40%.
POELF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.51% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs POELF: 4.22
The Navigator Co (OTCPK:POELF) 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.
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Navigator 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.
POELF vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator 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.
The Navigator Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator 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 2.55% mean?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.55% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.22 to 17.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #59 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.55% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 17.02. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98. The Navigator Co's value of 2.55% is 161.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #59 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #59 out of 288 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places The Navigator Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98. The Navigator Co's value of 2.55% is 161.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Navigator Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.22 to 17.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 0.98, The Navigator 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.98, based on 288 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. The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.55% is 161.5% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Navigator Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.55%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Navigator Co stock overvalued right now?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.55%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 161.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.98. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 The Navigator Co (POELF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.55% 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 The Navigator Co (POELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Navigator Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60.
Key valuation signals for POELF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.55% (75% below median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.60 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.5% above the Forest Products median (#59 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Navigator Co SA produces and sells pulp, paper, and energy. The company segments is based on product type. The market pulp segment, which sells pulp paper to international paper producers. The UWF segment, which sells paper through retail stores (B2C) and commercial distribution (B2B). Tissue segment, which sells tissue paper for private label to national and international retail chains. The Biomass renewable energy segment includes the cogeneration units and the two independent thermoelectric power plants and Support. The majority of revenue comes from Rest of Europe.
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