SmarTone Telecommunications HoldingsSTTFF 71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates STTFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks better than 66.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STTFF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 6.67 Max: 9.73
Current: 6.61
During the past 13 years, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.73%. The lowest was 3.80%. And the median was 6.67%.
STTFF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 66.39% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs STTFF: 6.61
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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
STTFF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings'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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.21% mean?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.21% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.67. Over the past decade, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.80 to 9.73. According to the industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #123 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.21% is near median its 10-year median of 6.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 9.73. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 7.21% is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #123 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #123 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' value of 7.21% is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.80 to 9.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 3.43, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 366 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.21% is 110.2% 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 110.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.21% as of Dec. 2025. 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.
Key valuation signals for STTFF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.21% (near median its 10-year median of 6.67)
GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.50 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#123 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Business Description
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd provides mobile and broadband services for household and corporate customers. The majority of overall company revenue comes from selling handsets and associated accessories. The group's customers are post-paid. It operates in one reportable segment, which is mobile telecommunications business.
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