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CurrysSTU:CWB 47 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% as of Apr. 2026, which is 219% above its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates STU:CWB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.12. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,136 Retail - Cyclical companies, Currys ranks better than 64.61% 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. Currys's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €343 Mil. Currys's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €3,790 Mil. Therefore, Currys's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Currys's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CWB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.86 Med: 2.84 Max: 8.38
Current: 5.17
During the past 13 years, Currys's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.38%. The lowest was -13.86%. And the median was 2.84%.
STU:CWB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 64.61% of 1136
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs STU:CWB: 5.17
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.
Currys Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Currys Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Currys'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:CWB vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Currys'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.
Currys Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Currys's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Currys'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% mean?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% 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 Currys and its competitors. This is 219% above median its historical median of 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #402 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Currys' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Currys' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 219% above median its 10-year median of 2.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Currys' value of 9.05% is 209.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Currys ranks #402 out of 1136 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Currys has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currys' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #402 out of 1136 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Currys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Currys' value of 9.05% is 209.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Currys 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.92, based on 1,136 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. Currys's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 209.9% 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 Currys and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Currys's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 219% above median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currys stock overvalued right now?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.12, compared to a current price of €1.92 — trading 71.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 219% above median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 209.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.92. Currys' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Currys (STU:CWB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% 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 Currys (STU:CWB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.92 is trading 71.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.12.
Key valuation signals for STU:CWB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.05% (219% above median its 10-year median of 2.84)
GF Value™: €1.12 vs. price of €1.92 (71.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#402 of 1136)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CWB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Currys PLC is an omnichannel retailer of technology products and services with stores across countries. The company's segment include: UK & Ireland: comprises the operations of Currys, iD Mobile and B2B operations; and Nordics; operates both franchise and own stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark with further franchise operations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. UK & Ireland and Nordics are involved in the sale of consumer electronics and mobile technology products and services, through stores or online channels. It derives maximum revenue from UK & Ireland.
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