Urban Edge PropertiesUE +0.18%76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.42. GuruFocus rates UE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 REITs companies, Urban Edge Properties ranks better than 51.39% 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. Urban Edge Properties's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $90.6 Mil. Urban Edge Properties's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,261.1 Mil. Therefore, Urban Edge Properties's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Urban Edge Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
UE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 3.42 Max: 8.17
Current: 3.33
During the past 13 years, Urban Edge Properties's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.17%. The lowest was 1.58%. And the median was 3.42%.
UE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 51.39% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.25
vs UE: 3.33
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.
Urban Edge Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Urban Edge Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Edge Properties'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.
UE vs AKR, IVT, FCPT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Urban Edge Properties'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.
Urban Edge Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Urban Edge Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Edge Properties'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 2.78% mean?
Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.78% 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 Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.42. Over the past decade, Urban Edge Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.58 to 8.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #455 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Urban Edge Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Urban Edge Properties' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.78% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 8.17. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Urban Edge Properties' value of 2.78% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #455 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Urban Edge Properties has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Edge Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AKR and IVT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #455 out of 936 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Urban Edge Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Urban Edge Properties' value of 2.78% is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Urban Edge Properties' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.58 to 8.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Urban Edge Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among REITs companies is 3.25, based on 936 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. Urban Edge Properties's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.78% is 14.5% 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 Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban Edge Properties's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.78%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Edge Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties (UE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.62, compared to a current price of $22.76 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.78%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 14.5% below the REITs industry median of 3.25. Urban Edge Properties' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.78% 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.76 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.62.
GuruFocus considers Urban Edge Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UE:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.78% (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.42)
GF Value™: $19.62 vs. price of $22.76 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the REITs median (#455 of 936)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban Edge Properties is a real estate investment trust principally focused on the management and development of retail real estate properties in urban communities in the U.S. Having originally been created to hold the majority of Vornado Realty Trust's shopping center businesses, Urban Edge's asset portfolio is mostly composed of shopping centers and malls in terms of total square footage. The company's holdings include necessity and convenience-oriented retailers, such as department stores, grocers, health clubs, and restaurants. Urban Edge's properties are mainly located in the New York City metropolitan region and within the DC to Boston corridor. The company generates nearly all of its revenue through the collection of rent from a large number of tenants.
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