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Ansa McALTRN:AMCL 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates TRN:AMCL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of TTD63.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, Ansa McAL ranks better than 50.88% 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. Ansa McAL's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was TTD210 Mil. Ansa McAL's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was TTD19,360 Mil. Therefore, Ansa McAL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ansa McAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TRN:AMCL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 3.28 Max: 4.29
Current: 2.81
During the past 9 years, Ansa McAL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.29%. The lowest was 1.25%. And the median was 3.28%.
TRN:AMCL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 50.88% of 568
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.735
vs TRN:AMCL: 2.81
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.
Ansa McAL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ansa McAL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ansa McAL'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.
TRN:AMCL vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ansa McAL'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.
Ansa McAL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ansa McAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ansa McAL'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 1.08% mean?
Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.08% 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 Ansa McAL and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, Ansa McAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.25 to 4.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #279 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Ansa McAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ansa McAL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.08% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 4.29. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Ansa McAL's value of 1.08% is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #279 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ansa McAL has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ansa McAL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #279 out of 568 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Ansa McAL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Ansa McAL's value of 1.08% is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ansa McAL's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.25 to 4.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Ansa McAL 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 568 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. Ansa McAL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.08% is 60.5% 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 Ansa McAL and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ansa McAL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.08%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ansa McAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TTD63.46, compared to a current price of TTD47.00 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.08%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 60.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Ansa McAL's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.08% 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 Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ansa McAL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of TTD47.00 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of TTD63.46.
GuruFocus considers Ansa McAL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TRN:AMCL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.08% (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: TTD63.46 vs. price of TTD47.00 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% below the Conglomerates median (#279 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRN:AMCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ansa McAL Ltd engaged in trading and distribution, construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing, banking and insurance and the media, retail and service industries. The company has four segments The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment; The automotive, trading and distribution segment; The banking and insurance segment; and The media, retail, services and parent company segment. The company generates majority of revenue from The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment which is is a diversified supplier of construction building materials, beverage, glass, chemicals and paint products. The company has presence in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and Other countries. It generates majority of revenue from Trinidad & Tobago.
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