Sonae SGPSSOSSF 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates SOSSF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.44. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Sonae SGPS ranks worse than 63.23% 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. Sonae SGPS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $220 Mil. Sonae SGPS's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,432 Mil. Therefore, Sonae SGPS's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonae SGPS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SOSSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 3.25 Max: 4.87
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Sonae SGPS's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.87%. The lowest was 0.94%. And the median was 3.25%.
SOSSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 63.23% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.88
vs SOSSF: 2.30
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.
Sonae SGPS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sonae SGPS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonae SGPS'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.
SOSSF vs KR, SFM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sonae SGPS'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.
Sonae SGPS Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sonae SGPS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonae SGPS'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 2.10% mean?
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.10% 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 Sonae SGPS and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Sonae SGPS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.94 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #196 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Sonae SGPS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sonae SGPS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.10% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 4.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Sonae SGPS's value of 2.10% is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #196 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonae SGPS has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonae SGPS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #196 out of 310 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sonae SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88. Sonae SGPS's value of 2.10% is 45.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonae SGPS's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.94 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Sonae SGPS 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 - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.88, based on 310 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. Sonae SGPS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.10% is 45.9% 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 Sonae SGPS and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonae SGPS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonae SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.44, compared to a current price of $0.70 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 45.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.88. Sonae SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.10% 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonae SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.70 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.44.
Key valuation signals for SOSSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.10% (35% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: $0.44 vs. price of $0.70 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#196 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOSSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonae SGPS SA is a retail company that manages a variety of business portfolios, including food, sports goods, clothing & apparel, financial services, electronics, technology, and telecommunication. The company's business is divided into segments based on the business offerings: MC, Worten, Musti, Bright Pixel, Sierra, and NOS. The MC business segment, which generates maximum of the company's revenue, deals in the Portuguese food retail market and also operates in complementary businesses to retail activities, as well as in the health and beauty retail sector in Portugal and Spain. The company operates earns majority of its revenue in Portugal, while it also has its presence in Nordic Countries, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, France, Italy, England, and Rest of the World.
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