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Impro Precision IndustriesSTU:7IP +4.52%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates STU:7IP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Impro Precision Industries ranks better than 81.16% 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. Impro Precision Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €83.4 Mil. Impro Precision Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €958.1 Mil. Therefore, Impro Precision Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Impro Precision Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7IP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68 Med: 8.38 Max: 10.29
Current: 8.66
During the past 10 years, Impro Precision Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.29%. The lowest was -2.68%. And the median was 8.38%.
STU:7IP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 81.16% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs STU:7IP: 8.66
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.
Impro Precision Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Impro Precision Industries 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.
STU:7IP vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impro Precision Industries'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.
Impro Precision Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impro Precision Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impro Precision Industries'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 8.70% mean?
Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.70% 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 Impro Precision Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #579 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Impro Precision Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Impro Precision Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.70% is near median its 10-year median of 8.38. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Impro Precision Industries' value of 8.70% is 168.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #579 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impro Precision Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impro Precision Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Impro Precision Industries ranks #579 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Impro Precision Industries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Impro Precision Industries' value of 8.70% is 168.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Impro Precision Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,074 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. Impro Precision Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.70% is 168.5% 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 Impro Precision Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impro Precision Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impro Precision Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.36, compared to a current price of €0.93 — trading 156.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 168.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. Impro Precision Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.70% 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 Impro Precision Industries (STU:7IP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impro Precision Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.93 is trading 156.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.36.
GuruFocus considers Impro Precision Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7IP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.70% (near median its 10-year median of 8.38)
GF Value™: €0.36 vs. price of €0.93 (156.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.5% above the Industrial Products median (#579 of 3074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7IP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impro Precision Industries Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in four segments: Investment casting, Precision machining and others, Sand casting, and Surface Treatment. The products and services offered are widely applied to various end-markets, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, high horsepower engines, hydraulic equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, recreational boats and vehicles, aerospace, and medical. The company's geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, and Asia, of which key revenue is generated from the Americas.
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