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Kontoor BrandsSTU:3KO -3.73%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.66. GuruFocus rates STU:3KO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks better than 95.21% 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. Kontoor Brands's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €225 Mil. Kontoor Brands's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,515 Mil. Therefore, Kontoor Brands's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kontoor Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:3KO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.44 Med: 15.66 Max: 19.69
Current: 15.39
During the past 10 years, Kontoor Brands's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.69%. The lowest was 5.44%. And the median was 15.66%.
STU:3KO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.21% of 1065
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs STU:3KO: 15.39
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.
Kontoor Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kontoor Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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.
STU:3KO vs ZGN, PVH, COLM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.85% mean?
Kontoor Brands (STU:3KO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.85% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.66. Over the past decade, Kontoor Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.44 to 19.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #51 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Kontoor Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kontoor Brands' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.85% is near median its 10-year median of 15.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.44 to a high of 19.69. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.32. Kontoor Brands' value of 14.85% is 540.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #51 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #51 out of 1065 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kontoor Brands in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.32. Kontoor Brands' value of 14.85% is 540.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kontoor Brands' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.44 to 19.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.66 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.32, based on 1,065 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. Kontoor Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.85% is 540.1% 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 Kontoor Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (STU:3KO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.96, compared to a current price of €67.66 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.66 and 540.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.32. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Kontoor Brands (STU:3KO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.85% as of Jun. 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 Kontoor Brands (STU:3KO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.66 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €66.96.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3KO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.85% (near median its 10-year median of 15.66)
GF Value™: €66.96 vs. price of €67.66 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 540.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#51 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3KO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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