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. First National Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was C$228.0 Mil. First National Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was C$53,981.7 Mil. Therefore, First National Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, First National Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.69%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 0.48%.
TSX:FN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
vs TSX:FN: 0.40
First National Financial (TSX:FN) 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.
First National Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
First National Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First National Financial'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.
First National Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSX:FN vs RKT, FNMA, FMCC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, First National Financial'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.
First National Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First National Financial'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42% mean?
First National Financial (TSX:FN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on First National Financial and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.69.
Is First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
First National Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.69. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. First National Financial's value of 0.42% is 57.6% below this industry median. Overall, First National Financial has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RKT and FNMA?
First National Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. First National Financial's value of 0.42% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, First National Financial's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.40 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.99, First National Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,528 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. First National Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42% is 57.6% 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 First National Financial 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. First National Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.42%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First National Financial stock overvalued right now?
First National Financial (TSX:FN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.71, compared to a current price of C$47.98 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.42%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 57.6% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. First National Financial's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 First National Financial (TSX:FN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.42% as of Sep. 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 First National Financial (TSX:FN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First National Financial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$47.98 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.71.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.42% (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: C$59.71 vs. price of C$47.98 (19.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First National Financial Corp is a Canadian originator, underwriter and servicer of predominantly prime residential and commercial mortgages. The Company operates in two business segments, Residential and Commercial. These segments are organized by mortgage type and contain revenue and expenses related to origination, underwriting, securitization and servicing activities. It derives maximum revenue from Residential segment.
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