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UL SolutionsULS -2.42%41 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates ULS with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, UL Solutions ranks better than 89.59% 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. UL Solutions's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $368 Mil. UL Solutions's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,144 Mil. Therefore, UL Solutions's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UL Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ULS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.01 Med: 12.42 Max: 16.79
Current: 16.64
During the past 7 years, UL Solutions's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.79%. The lowest was 8.01%. And the median was 12.42%.
ULS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 89.59% of 1095
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs ULS: 16.64
UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) 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.
UL Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
UL Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UL Solutions'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.
ULS vs GPN, ARMK, CPRT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, UL Solutions'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.
UL Solutions Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, UL Solutions's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UL Solutions'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 17.17% mean?
UL Solutions (ULS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.17% 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 UL Solutions and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, UL Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.01 to 16.79. According to the industry distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #114 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is UL Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
UL Solutions' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.17% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.01 to a high of 16.79. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. UL Solutions' value of 17.17% is 332.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #114 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UL Solutions has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UL Solutions' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GPN and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, UL Solutions ranks #114 out of 1095 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places UL Solutions in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. UL Solutions' value of 17.17% is 332.5% above this benchmark. Historically, UL Solutions' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.01 to 16.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 3.97, UL Solutions 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.97, based on 1,095 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. UL Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.17% is 332.5% 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 UL Solutions and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UL Solutions's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.17%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UL Solutions stock overvalued right now?
UL Solutions (ULS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.17%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.17%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 332.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.97. UL Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 1 warning sign 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 UL Solutions (ULS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.17% 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.
UL Solutions is a global leader specializing in a broad range of product testing, inspection, and certification services. UL Solutions is the for-profit branch out of three organizations under the UL Enterprise. TIC operations make up nearly all of UL Solutions' total revenue and are composed of two segments: industrial and consumer. UL Solutions' remaining business includes software and advisory, which complements its core TIC offerings. The firm operates globally.
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