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DLC HoldingsTSXV:DLC Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.07% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,799 Real Estate companies, DLC Holdings ranks better than 57.81% 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. DLC Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$2.79 Mil. DLC Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$16.33 Mil. Therefore, DLC Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLC Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:DLC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.79 Med: -5.78 Max: 13.06
Current: 2.61
During the past 13 years, DLC Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.06%. The lowest was -32.79%. And the median was -5.78%.
TSXV:DLC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.81% of 1799
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs TSXV:DLC: 2.61
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.
DLC Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
DLC Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLC Holdings'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.
TSXV:DLC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, DLC Holdings'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.
DLC Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, DLC Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLC Holdings'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.07% mean?
DLC Holdings (TSXV:DLC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.07% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on DLC Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLC Holdings ranks #759 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is DLC Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
DLC Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.07%. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89. DLC Holdings' value of 17.07% is 803.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLC Holdings ranks #759 out of 1799 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does DLC Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, DLC Holdings ranks #759 out of 1799 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts DLC Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89. DLC Holdings' value of 17.07% is 803.2% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.89, based on 1,799 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. DLC Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.07% is 803.2% 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 DLC Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLC Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DLC Holdings (TSXV:DLC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.07%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.07% and 803.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.89. 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 DLC Holdings (TSXV:DLC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.07% as of Dec. 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.
DLC Holdings Corp is an investment company engaged in investing in agricultural land and the food processing industry. It operates in the business segment of Investment. The company focuses on investing in North American productive land and agricultural operations, providing investors with long-term capital appreciation, current income, and an active inflation hedge through direct ownership of freehold properties. The company operates in two geographic segments: South Africa and Argentina.
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