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SIFCO IndustriesSIF -2.13%41 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SIF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Aerospace & Defense companies, SIFCO Industries ranks better than 84.49% 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. SIFCO Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.60 Mil. SIFCO Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.08 Mil. Therefore, SIFCO Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SIFCO Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.25 Med: -8.36 Max: 10.16
Current: 10.16
During the past 13 years, SIFCO Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.16%. The lowest was -14.25%. And the median was -8.36%.
SIF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.49% of 361
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs SIF: 10.16
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.
SIFCO Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SIFCO Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SIFCO 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.
SIF vs FJET, EVTL, HWKE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SIFCO 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.
SIFCO Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SIFCO Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIFCO 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.51% mean?
SIFCO Industries (SIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.51% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SIFCO Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #56 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is SIFCO Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SIFCO Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.51%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. SIFCO Industries' value of 14.51% is 375.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #56 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SIFCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIFCO Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FJET and EVTL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #56 out of 361 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SIFCO Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. SIFCO Industries' value of 14.51% is 375.7% above this benchmark. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.05, based on 361 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. SIFCO Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.51% is 375.7% 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 SIFCO Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIFCO Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIFCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries (SIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.88, compared to a current price of $27.06 — trading 454.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.51% and 375.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.05. SIFCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.51% as of Mar. 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.06 is trading 454.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.88.
GuruFocus considers SIFCO Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.51%
GF Value™: $4.88 vs. price of $27.06 (454.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 375.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#56 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIFCO Industries Inc produces forgings, sub-assemblies, and machined components for the Aerospace and Energy markets. Its services include forging, heat treating, machining, surface treatment, non-destructive testing, and sub-assembly of forged components. The company manufactures envelopes and precision forgings, as well as rough and finished machined parts, serving OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and aftermarket providers across Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Commercial Space. Its Products are made from steel, high-temperature alloys, nickel alloys, titanium, and aluminum, and include components for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engines, airframe structures, landing gear, wheels and brakes, helicopter rotating parts, and other commercial and industrial applications.
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