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KforceSTU:ROF -3.24%79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 16.44. GuruFocus rates STU:ROF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Kforce ranks better than 80.16% 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. Kforce's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil. Kforce's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €253 Mil. Therefore, Kforce's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kforce's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ROF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.23 Med: 16.44 Max: 37.53
Current: 11.46
During the past 13 years, Kforce's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 37.53%. The lowest was 10.23%. And the median was 16.44%.
STU:ROF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.16% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.975
vs STU:ROF: 11.46
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.
Kforce Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kforce Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kforce'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:ROF vs BBSI, KELYA, TBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kforce'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.
Kforce Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kforce's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kforce'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 10.83% mean?
Kforce (STU:ROF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% 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 Kforce and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 16.44. Over the past decade, Kforce's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.23 to 37.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #217 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Kforce's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kforce's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.23 to a high of 37.53. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. Kforce's value of 10.83% is 172.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kforce ranks #217 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kforce has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kforce's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BBSI and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #217 out of 1094 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kforce in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. Kforce's value of 10.83% is 172.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kforce's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.23 to 37.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.44 vs. the industry median of 3.98, Kforce 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.98, based on 1,094 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. Kforce's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 10.83% is 172.5% 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 Kforce and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kforce's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 16.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kforce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce (STU:ROF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.65, compared to a current price of €47.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.44 and 172.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.98. Kforce's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Kforce (STU:ROF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 10.83% 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 Kforce (STU:ROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €47.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.65.
GuruFocus considers Kforce to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ROF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 10.83% (34% below median its 10-year median of 16.44)
GF Value™: €47.65 vs. price of €47.80 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.5% above the Business Services median (#217 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kforce Inc is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance, accounting, and other professional staffing services. The company operates two business segments: the Technology segment, which provides talent solutions with candidates skilled in areas including systems/applications architecture and development, data management and analytics, business and artificial intelligence, machine learning, project and program management, and network architecture and security. The FA segment offers consultants in traditional finance and accounting roles such as finance, planning and analysis; business intelligence analysis; general accounting; transactional accounting, business and cost analysis; and taxation and treasury. The majority of revenue is earned through the Technology segment.
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