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Blue BirdSTU:4RB -1.77%80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 8.28. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 98.11% 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. Blue Bird's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €101 Mil. Blue Bird's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €521 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.57 Med: 8.28 Max: 25.87
Current: 23.98
During the past 13 years, Blue Bird's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 25.87%. The lowest was -15.57%. And the median was 8.28%.
STU:4RB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.11% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 3.985
vs STU:4RB: 23.98
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) 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.
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird'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 19.46% mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.46% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #4 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.46% is 135% above median its 10-year median of 8.28. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99. Blue Bird's value of 19.46% is 388.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #4 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #4 out of 212 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Blue Bird in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99. Blue Bird's value of 19.46% is 388.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.28 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.99, based on 212 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. Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.46% is 388.3% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.46%, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 8.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.76, compared to a current price of €66.74 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.46%, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 8.28 and 388.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 3.99. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.46% 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €66.74 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.76.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 19.46% (135% above median its 10-year median of 8.28)
GF Value™: €44.76 vs. price of €66.74 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 388.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#4 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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