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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. Comtech Telecommunications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €-11.8 Mil. Comtech Telecommunications's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €284.3 Mil. Therefore, Comtech Telecommunications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -4.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Comtech Telecommunications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CC6'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.99 Med: -4.52 Max: 10.04
Current: -7.12
During the past 13 years, Comtech Telecommunications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.04%. The lowest was -38.99%. And the median was -4.52%.
STU:CC6's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 82.69% of 2501
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs STU:CC6: -7.12
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.
Comtech Telecommunications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Comtech Telecommunications 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:CC6 vs WSTL, BOSC, AIRG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Comtech Telecommunications'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.
Comtech Telecommunications Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comtech Telecommunications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comtech Telecommunications'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.15% mean?
Comtech Telecommunications (STU:CC6) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.15% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Comtech Telecommunications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #2068 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Comtech Telecommunications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Comtech Telecommunications' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #2068 out of 2501 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comtech Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comtech Telecommunications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WSTL and BOSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #2068 out of 2501 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Comtech Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. 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 2,501 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. 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 Comtech Telecommunications 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. Comtech Telecommunications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comtech Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications (STU:CC6) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.38, compared to a current price of €1.50 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.15%. Comtech Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Comtech Telecommunications (STU:CC6), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.15% as of Apr. 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 Comtech Telecommunications (STU:CC6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.50 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.38.
GuruFocus considers Comtech Telecommunications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:CC6:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -4.15%
GF Value™: €2.38 vs. price of €1.50 (37% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp is a provider of communications technology and solutions. It operates in two reportable business segments: Satellite and Space Communications and Allerium. The company's Satellite and Space Communications segment, which generates maximum revenue, is organized into four technology areas: satellite modem and amplifier technologies, troposcatter technologies, cybersecurity training, and space components. This segment designs and manufactures modems, amplifiers, traveling wave tube amplifiers, frequency converters, and offers other associated software and services. The Allerium segment provides next-generation 911 (NG-911) infrastructure and solutions for state and local governments and carriers. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the USA.
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