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Gibraltar IndustriesROCK -2.15%69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02% as of Jun. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 11.52. GuruFocus rates ROCK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,789 Construction companies, Gibraltar Industries ranks worse than 93.52% 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. Gibraltar Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33 Mil. Gibraltar Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,084 Mil. Therefore, Gibraltar Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gibraltar Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ROCK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.65 Med: 11.52 Max: 18.77
Current: -15.65
During the past 13 years, Gibraltar Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.77%. The lowest was -15.65%. And the median was 11.52%.
ROCK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 93.52% of 1789
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs ROCK: -15.65
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.
Gibraltar Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Gibraltar Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gibraltar Industries'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.
ROCK vs ARLO, NPKI, LMB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Gibraltar Industries'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.
Gibraltar Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gibraltar Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gibraltar Industries'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 3.02% mean?
Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% 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 Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 11.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1673 out of 1789 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Gibraltar Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gibraltar Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.52. The Construction industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Gibraltar Industries' value of 3.02% is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1673 out of 1789 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gibraltar Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gibraltar Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ARLO and NPKI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gibraltar Industries ranks #1673 out of 1789 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Gibraltar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09. Gibraltar Industries' value of 3.02% is 2.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.52 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Gibraltar Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.09, based on 1,789 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. Gibraltar Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.02% is 2.3% 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 Gibraltar Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gibraltar Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 11.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gibraltar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.87, compared to a current price of $47.88 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.52 and 2.3% below the Construction industry median of 3.09. Gibraltar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02% 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 Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gibraltar Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $47.88 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.87.
GuruFocus considers Gibraltar Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.02% (74% below median its 10-year median of 11.52)
GF Value™: $91.87 vs. price of $47.88 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Construction median (#1673 of 1789)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gibraltar Industries Inc manufactures and provides products and services for the Renewable energy, Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. The Renewable Segment is engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing, and installing solar racking and electrical balance systems. Agtech Segment provides growing and processing solutions including the designing, engineering, manufacturing, full-scope construction, maintenance, and support of greenhouses and indoor growing operations, and botanical extraction systems. It derives key revenue from the Residential segment which offers roof and foundation ventilation products, single point and centralized mail systems electronic package solutions, and Retractable awnings and gutter guards, among other products.
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