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SDI GroupSTU:SD0 -1.92%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.71% as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 16.98. GuruFocus rates STU:SD0 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, SDI Group ranks better than 88.48% 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. SDI Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €7.12 Mil. SDI Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €51.93 Mil. Therefore, SDI Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SDI Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SD0'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.98 Med: 16.98 Max: 28.04
Current: 11.28
During the past 13 years, SDI Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.04%. The lowest was 9.98%. And the median was 16.98%.
STU:SD0's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 88.48% of 2500
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.465
vs STU:SD0: 11.28
SDI Group (STU:SD0) 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.
SDI Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SDI Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SDI Group'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:SD0 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, SDI Group'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.
SDI Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SDI Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SDI Group'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 13.71% mean?
SDI Group (STU:SD0) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.71% 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 SDI Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 16.98. Over the past decade, SDI Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.98 to 28.04. According to the industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #288 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is SDI Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SDI Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.71% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.98 to a high of 28.04. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. SDI Group's value of 13.71% is 456.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #288 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SDI Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDI Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #288 out of 2500 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SDI Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. SDI Group's value of 13.71% is 456.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SDI Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 9.98 to 28.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.98 vs. the industry median of 2.47, SDI Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.47, based on 2,500 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. SDI Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.71% is 456.2% 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 SDI Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDI Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.71%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 16.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDI Group stock overvalued right now?
SDI Group (STU:SD0) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.94, compared to a current price of €1.02 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.71%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.98 and 456.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.47. SDI Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 SDI Group (STU:SD0), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.71% 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 SDI Group (STU:SD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.02 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.94.
Key valuation signals for STU:SD0:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.71% (19% below median its 10-year median of 16.98)
GF Value™: €0.94 vs. price of €1.02 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 456.2% above the Hardware median (#288 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SDI Group PLC designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use by the life science, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing, and art conservation markets through Synoptics, the Artemis, the Opus instruments, and Astles Control systems brands. The Digital Imaging segment incorporates the Synoptics brands Syngene, Synbiosis, Synoptics Health and Fistreem, the Atik brands Atik Cameras, Opus, and Quantum Scientific Imaging, and the Graticules Optics business. The Sensors & Control segment combines Sentek, Astles Control Systems, Applied Thermal Control, Thermal Exchange, MPB Industries, and Chell Instruments businesses. It operates in the UK, Europe, America, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the United Kingdom.
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