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Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)SAU:1834 +0.35%20 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.15% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.11. GuruFocus rates SAU:1834 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks better than 84.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1834'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.12 Med: 13.11 Max: 16.6
Current: 13.46
During the past 3 years, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.60%. The lowest was 12.12%. And the median was 13.11%.
SAU:1834's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.34% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.16
vs SAU:1834: 13.46
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Annual Data
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Dec24
Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
16.60
12.12
13.11
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Quarterly Data
SAU:1834 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'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 14.15% mean?
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.15% 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 Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.11. Over the past decade, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 12.12 to 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #171 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.15% is near median its 10-year median of 13.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.12 to a high of 16.60. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.16. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s value of 14.15% is 240.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #171 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #171 out of 1092 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.16. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s value of 14.15% is 240.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 12.12 to 16.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.11 vs. the industry median of 4.16, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 4.16, based on 1,092 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. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.15% is 240.1% 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 Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) stock overvalued right now?
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.15%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.11 and 240.1% above the Business Services industry median of 4.16. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.15% 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) mainly provides employment agency services and administration and support to individuals and businesses for temporary employment of foreign labour. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Corporate, Individuals, Logistic, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Corporate segment, which provides services of expatriate and Saudi labour to companies whose contracts extend for two years. The Individuals segment provides home labour services to individual customers whose contract duration ranges from one month to two years, including various hourly works, and the Logistic segment includes storage facilities for all types of goods, accommodation services, and transportation services.
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