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. Vasta Platform's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-44.6 Mil. Vasta Platform's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $358.3 Mil. Therefore, Vasta Platform's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -12.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.86 Med: -3.52 Max: 21.89
Current: 21.89
During the past 7 years, Vasta Platform's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.89%. The lowest was -5.86%. And the median was -3.52%.
VSTA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 4.31
vs VSTA: 21.89
Vasta Platform (NAS:VSTA) 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.
Vasta Platform Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Vasta Platform Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vasta Platform'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.
VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform'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 -12.44% mean?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.44% 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors.
Is Vasta Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Vasta Platform's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.44%. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.44% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31. 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.31, based on 263 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. 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.44%. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.44% 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for VSTA:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -12.44%
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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