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STU:UNJ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.15% of 1008
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs STU:UNJ: 7.36
United Laboratories International Holdings (STU:UNJ) 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.
United Laboratories International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
United Laboratories International Holdings 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.
United Laboratories International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
United Laboratories International Holdings Annual Data
STU:UNJ vs ZTS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, United Laboratories International Holdings'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.
United Laboratories International Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, United Laboratories International Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Laboratories International Holdings'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 1.28% mean?
United Laboratories International Holdings (STU:UNJ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.28% 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 United Laboratories International Holdings and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, United Laboratories International Holdings ranks #311 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is United Laboratories International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
United Laboratories International Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.28% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 5.63. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. United Laboratories International Holdings' value of 1.28% is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Laboratories International Holdings ranks #311 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Laboratories International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Laboratories International Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, United Laboratories International Holdings ranks #311 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts United Laboratories International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. United Laboratories International Holdings' value of 1.28% is 58% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.63 vs. the industry median of 3.05, United Laboratories International Holdings has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.05, based on 1,008 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. United Laboratories International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.28% is 58% below 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 United Laboratories International Holdings and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Laboratories International Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.28%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 5.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Laboratories International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Laboratories International Holdings (STU:UNJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.92, compared to a current price of €0.98 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.28%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 5.63 and 58% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.05. United Laboratories International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 United Laboratories International Holdings (STU:UNJ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.28% 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 United Laboratories International Holdings (STU:UNJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Laboratories International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.98 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.92.
GuruFocus considers United Laboratories International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UNJ:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.28% (77% below median its 10-year median of 5.63)
GF Value™: €0.92 vs. price of €0.98 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#311 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UNJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Laboratories International Holdings Ltd is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of pharmaceuticals. The company operates in three segments: Intermediate products, Bulk medicine, and Finished products. The company's Finished products segment includes antibiotic products, insulin series products, and other medicines. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its Finished products segment, followed by Bulk medicine. The majority of the company's sales are generated in China, followed by Europe, India and other countries.
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