Samsung Electronics CoSSNLF +60.62%83 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 32.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 270% above its 10-year median of 8.85. GuruFocus rates SSNLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.83. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Samsung Electronics Co ranks better than 95.16% 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. Samsung Electronics Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $126,402 Mil. Samsung Electronics Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $385,902 Mil. Therefore, Samsung Electronics Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung Electronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SSNLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.36 Med: 8.85 Max: 15.98
Current: 15.98
During the past 13 years, Samsung Electronics Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.98%. The lowest was 3.36%. And the median was 8.85%.
SSNLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.16% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs SSNLF: 15.98
Samsung Electronics Co (OTCPK:SSNLF) 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.
Samsung Electronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Samsung Electronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SSNLF vs AAPL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samsung Electronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung Electronics Co'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 32.76% mean?
Samsung Electronics Co (SSNLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 32.76% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 270% above median its historical median of 8.85. Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.36 to 15.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #121 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 32.76% is 270% above median its 10-year median of 8.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.36 to a high of 15.98. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 32.76% is 1242.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #121 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #121 out of 2498 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Samsung Electronics Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 32.76% is 1242.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung Electronics Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.36 to 15.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.85 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Samsung Electronics Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,498 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. Samsung Electronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 32.76% is 1242.6% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Electronics Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 32.76%, which is 270% above median its own 10-year median of 8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Samsung Electronics Co (SSNLF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 32.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.83, compared to a current price of $65.21 — trading 92.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 32.76%, which is 270% above median its 10-year median of 8.85 and 1242.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.44. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Samsung Electronics Co (SSNLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 32.76% 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 Samsung Electronics Co (SSNLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.21 is trading 92.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.83.
Key valuation signals for SSNLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 32.76% (270% above median its 10-year median of 8.85)
GF Value™: $33.83 vs. price of $65.21 (92.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1242.6% above the Hardware median (#121 of 2498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSNLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
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