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A&W Food Services of CanadaTSX:AW -1.22%16 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 2.68. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks better than 73.83% 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$38.1 Mil. A&W Food Services of Canada's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$743.2 Mil. Therefore, A&W Food Services of Canada's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 2.68 Max: 7.54
Current: 7.54
During the past 4 years, A&W Food Services of Canada's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.54%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 2.68%.
TSX:AW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73.83% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.37
vs TSX:AW: 7.54
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
A&W Food Services of Canada 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSX:AW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada'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 5.13% mean?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.13% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 2.68. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.42 to 7.54. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #95 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.13% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 2.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 7.54. The Restaurants industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 5.13% is 116.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #95 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #95 out of 363 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts A&W Food Services of Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 5.13% is 116.5% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.42 to 7.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.68 vs. the industry median of 2.37, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 Restaurants company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Restaurants companies is 2.37, based on 363 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.13% is 116.5% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.13%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.13%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.13%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 2.68 and 116.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.37. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.13% 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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