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USA Today CoTDAY +3.45%47 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks better than 59.77% 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. USA Today Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $80 Mil. USA Today Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $971 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TDAY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.89 Med: -2.37 Max: 4.28
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, USA Today Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.28%. The lowest was -34.89%. And the median was -2.37%.
TDAY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 59.77% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs TDAY: 2.82
USA Today Co (NYSE:TDAY) 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.
USA Today Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
USA Today Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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 8.20% mean?
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.20% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #414 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is USA Today Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
USA Today Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.20%. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84. USA Today Co's value of 8.20% is 876.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #414 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #414 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84. USA Today Co's value of 8.20% is 876.2% above this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.84, based on 1,029 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. USA Today Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.20% is 876.2% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.97, compared to a current price of $8.99 — trading 202.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.20% and 876.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.84. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.20% 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.99 is trading 202.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.97.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDAY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.20%
GF Value™: $2.97 vs. price of $8.99 (202.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 876.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#414 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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