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Signet JewelersSIG +0.83%81 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47% as of Apr. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates SIG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Signet Jewelers ranks better than 68.94% 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. Signet Jewelers's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $127 Mil. Signet Jewelers's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,126 Mil. Therefore, Signet Jewelers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signet Jewelers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SIG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.66 Med: 7.7 Max: 14.58
Current: 6.04
During the past 13 years, Signet Jewelers's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.58%. The lowest was -15.66%. And the median was 7.70%.
SIG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 68.94% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs SIG: 6.04
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.
Signet Jewelers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Signet Jewelers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signet Jewelers'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.
SIG vs CPRI, REAL, MOV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Signet Jewelers'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.
Signet Jewelers Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Signet Jewelers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signet Jewelers'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 2.47% mean?
Signet Jewelers (SIG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.47% 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 Signet Jewelers and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Signet Jewelers ranks #351 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Signet Jewelers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Signet Jewelers' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.47% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Signet Jewelers' value of 2.47% is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signet Jewelers ranks #351 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Signet Jewelers has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signet Jewelers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CPRI and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Signet Jewelers ranks #351 out of 1130 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Signet Jewelers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Signet Jewelers' value of 2.47% is 15.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Signet Jewelers 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,130 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. Signet Jewelers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.47% is 15.7% 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 Signet Jewelers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signet Jewelers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signet Jewelers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signet Jewelers (SIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.33, compared to a current price of $85.30 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 15.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Signet Jewelers' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Signet Jewelers (SIG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47% 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 Signet Jewelers (SIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signet Jewelers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.30 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.33.
GuruFocus considers Signet Jewelers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SIG:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.47% (68% below median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: $96.33 vs. price of $85.30 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#351 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Signet Jewelers Ltd is a retailer of diamond jewelry. Its merchandise mix includes bridal, fashion, watches, and others. The bridal category includes engagement, wedding, and anniversary purchases. Its segments are the North America segment, the International segment, and the Other segment. The North America segment contributes to the majority of the revenue. The North America segment generates revenue from Mall and Outlet. Geographically, it operates in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Ireland, with the maximum revenue from the USA.
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