TSBK (Timberland Bancorp) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.42% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSBK Timberland Bancorp Inc TSBK
67 GF Score
Price $43.49
GF Value $35.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Timberland Bancorp TSBK +0.42% 67 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates TSBK with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Timberland Bancorp ranks better than 78.61% 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. Timberland Bancorp's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.52 Mil. Timberland Bancorp's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,010.25 Mil. Therefore, Timberland Bancorp's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

TSBK' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 1.52   Max: 2.15
Current: 1.56

During the past 13 years, Timberland Bancorp's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.15%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 1.52%.

TSBK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
78.61% of 1529 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSBK: 1.56

Timberland Bancorp  (NAS:TSBK) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Timberland Bancorp'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.

Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Timberland Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.66 1.31 1.48 1.30 1.49

Timberland Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.42 1.47 1.72 1.65 1.42

TSBK vs NWFL, CZFS, BCML: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Timberland Bancorp'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.


Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Timberland Bancorp Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Timberland Bancorp's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=29.161/( (1906.521+1996.562)/ 2 )
=29.161/1951.5415
=1.49 %

Timberland Bancorp's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.524/( (1990.081+2030.411)/ 2 )
=28.524/2010.246
=1.42 %

* 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 1.42% mean?
Timberland Bancorp (TSBK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% 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 Timberland Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.20 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Timberland Bancorp ranks #327 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Timberland Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% is near median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 2.15. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Timberland Bancorp's value of 1.42% is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Timberland Bancorp ranks #327 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Timberland Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Timberland Bancorp's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NWFL and CZFS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Timberland Bancorp ranks #327 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Timberland Bancorp in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Timberland Bancorp's value of 1.42% is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Timberland Bancorp's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.20 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Timberland Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,529 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. Timberland Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% is 43.4% 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 Timberland Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Timberland Bancorp's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Timberland Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timberland Bancorp (TSBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.56, compared to a current price of $43.49 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 43.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. Timberland Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Timberland Bancorp (TSBK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42% 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 Timberland Bancorp (TSBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timberland Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.49 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.56. GuruFocus considers Timberland Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSBK:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.42% (near median its 10-year median of 1.52)
  • GF Value™: $35.56 vs. price of $43.49 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.4% above the Banks median (#327 of 1529)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Timberland Bancorp Business Description

Address 624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, WA, USA, 98550
Timberland Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company for Timberland Bank. The bank offers banking services including personal checking and savings accounts, debit cards, health savings accounts, online and mobile banking, online bill pay, 24-hour phone banking, and Zelle. Business services include business checking accounts, online banking, remote deposit, ACH transactions, Autobooks, and insured cash sweep services. The bank also provides lending services such as personal credit cards, home loans, home equity borrowing, construction loans, and SBA loans. In addition, it offers loans to real estate, including residential and commercial real estate, multi-family construction loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans, and land loans.
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