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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. Ribbon Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-107.5 Mil. Ribbon Communications's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $721.1 Mil. Therefore, Ribbon Communications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -14.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ribbon Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RBBN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.23 Med: -11.54 Max: 16.26
Current: 4.51
During the past 13 years, Ribbon Communications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.26%. The lowest was -37.23%. And the median was -11.54%.
RBBN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 58.87% of 2893
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs RBBN: 4.51
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.
Ribbon Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ribbon Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ribbon Communications'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.
RBBN vs CURR, XPER, API: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Ribbon Communications'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.
Ribbon Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ribbon Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ribbon Communications'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 -14.91% mean?
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -14.91% 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 Ribbon Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1190 out of 2893 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Ribbon Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ribbon Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -14.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1190 out of 2893 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ribbon Communications has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ribbon Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CURR and XPER?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1190 out of 2893 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Ribbon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.06, based on 2,893 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. 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 Ribbon Communications and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ribbon Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -14.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ribbon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications (RBBN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.00, compared to a current price of $2.14 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -14.91%. Ribbon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -14.91% 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.14 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.00.
GuruFocus considers Ribbon Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RBBN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -14.91%
GF Value™: $3.00 vs. price of $2.14 (28.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ribbon Communications Inc provides communications technology to service providers and enterprises, offering software and high-performance hardware products, network solutions, and services for secure data and voice communications, as well as high-bandwidth networking for residential and enterprise customers across industries such as finance, education, government, utilities, and transportation. It operates through two segments: Cloud and Edge, which generate maximum revenue and deliver software-centric, cloud-native solutions for VoIP, VoLTE, VoNR, and unified communications, and IP Optical Networks, which support growing telecommunications traffic from 5G, distributed cloud computing, and other applications. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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