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SCI Engineered MaterialsSCIA -0.89%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 13.12. GuruFocus rates SCIA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 73/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $5.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, SCI Engineered Materials ranks better than 86.87% 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. SCI Engineered Materials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.68 Mil. SCI Engineered Materials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.52 Mil. Therefore, SCI Engineered Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SCI Engineered Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SCIA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.82 Med: 13.12 Max: 19.31
Current: 13.88
During the past 13 years, SCI Engineered Materials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.31%. The lowest was -17.82%. And the median was 13.12%.
SCIA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 86.87% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.705
vs SCIA: 13.88
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 companyÂ’s 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 companyÂ’s 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.
SCI Engineered Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SCI Engineered Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCI Engineered Materials'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.
SCIA vs GSTX, SMTK, SODI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, SCI Engineered Materials'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.
SCI Engineered Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SCI Engineered Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCI Engineered Materials'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 21.75% mean?
SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.75% 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 SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 13.12. According to the industry distribution chart, SCI Engineered Materials ranks #135 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is SCI Engineered Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SCI Engineered Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.75% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 13.12. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71. SCI Engineered Materials' value of 21.75% is 704.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCI Engineered Materials ranks #135 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SCI Engineered Materials has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCI Engineered Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GSTX and SMTK?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SCI Engineered Materials ranks #135 out of 1028 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SCI Engineered Materials in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71. SCI Engineered Materials' value of 21.75% is 704.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.12 vs. the industry median of 2.71, SCI Engineered Materials 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Semiconductors companies is 2.71, based on 1,028 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. SCI Engineered Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 21.75% is 704.1% 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 SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCI Engineered Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.75%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 13.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCI Engineered Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.94, compared to a current price of $8.92 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.75%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 704.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.71. SCI Engineered Materials' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 21.75% 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 SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.92 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.94.
GuruFocus considers SCI Engineered Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCIA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 21.75% (66% above median its 10-year median of 13.12)
GF Value™: $5.94 vs. price of $8.92 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 704.1% above the Semiconductors median (#135 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SCI Engineered Materials Inc is a supplier and manufacturer of materials for physical vapor deposition (PVD) thin-film applications. The company is focused on markets within the PVD industry, including Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Glass, Optical Coatings, and Solar. The company develops inventive, customized solutions enabling commercial success through collaboration with end users and original equipment manufacturers. Its products consist of sputtering targets, evaporation materials, ceramic powders, and substrates. Additionally, it offers various services such as indium bonding services, vacuum hot pressing, machining and fabrication, and others.
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