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Rafael HoldingsRFL -2.50%44 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -39.11% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates RFL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, Rafael Holdings ranks worse than 98.5% 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. Rafael Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-16.90 Mil. Rafael Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $43.23 Mil. Therefore, Rafael Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -39.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rafael Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RFL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.61 Med: -11.56 Max: 0.16
Current: -65.59
During the past 10 years, Rafael Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.16%. The lowest was -92.61%. And the median was -11.56%.
RFL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 98.5% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs RFL: -65.59
Rafael Holdings (NYSE:RFL) 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.
Rafael Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rafael Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rafael Holdings'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.
RFL vs SRG, CHCI, DOUG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Rafael Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rafael Holdings'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -39.11% mean?
Rafael Holdings (RFL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -39.11% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rafael Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1774 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Rafael Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rafael Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -39.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1774 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rafael Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rafael Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SRG and CHCI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #1774 out of 1801 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rafael Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76. 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 1.76, based on 1,801 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 Rafael Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rafael Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -39.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rafael Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings (RFL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.36, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 72.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -39.11%. Rafael Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -39.11% as of Apr. 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.34 is trading 72.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.36.
GuruFocus considers Rafael Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -39.11%
GF Value™: $1.36 vs. price of $2.34 (72.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rafael Holdings Inc is a biotechnology firm that develops pharmaceuticals and invests in clinical and early-stage companies in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Trappsol Cyclo is in Phase 3 trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1. The company focuses on completing these trials, seeking regulatory approval, and commercializing the product. It also invests in portfolio companies including Cyclo, LipoMedix, Barer, Rafael Medical Devices, Cornerstone, and Day Three, targeting therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The business operates through three segments: Healthcare, Infusion Technology, and Real Estate. Operations are based in the United States and Israel.
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