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City Service SEWAR:CTS 80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates WAR:CTS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of zł6.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,802 Real Estate companies, City Service SE ranks better than 96.56% 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. City Service SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł27.4 Mil. City Service SE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł302.3 Mil. Therefore, City Service SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Service SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:CTS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.93 Med: 5.4 Max: 14.84
Current: 14.2
During the past 13 years, City Service SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.84%. The lowest was -19.93%. And the median was 5.40%.
WAR:CTS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 96.56% of 1802
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs WAR:CTS: 14.20
City Service SE (WAR:CTS) 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.
City Service SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
City Service SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Service SE'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.
WAR:CTS vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, City Service SE'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.
City Service SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Service SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Service SE'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 9.05% mean?
City Service SE (WAR:CTS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% 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 City Service SE and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #62 out of 1802 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is City Service SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
City Service SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. The Real Estate industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.71. City Service SE's value of 9.05% is 429.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #62 out of 1802 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City Service SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Service SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #62 out of 1802 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places City Service SE in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.71. City Service SE's value of 9.05% is 429.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 1.71, City Service SE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.71, based on 1,802 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. City Service SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.05% is 429.2% 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 City Service SE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Service SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Service SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE (WAR:CTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6.82, compared to a current price of zł6.20 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 429.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.71. City Service SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.05% 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł6.20 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł6.82.
GuruFocus considers City Service SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:CTS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.05% (68% above median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: zł6.82 vs. price of zł6.20 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 429.2% above the Real Estate median (#62 of 1802)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:CTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Service SE is a holding company. The company controls a group engaged in the provision of facility management and integrated utility services in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. The principal areas of company activities include Apartment building administration, Commercial facility management, Territory cleaning & Maintenance, and Other activities. The Group is organized into business units based on services provided and has one main reportable segment: Buildings' administration, which includes services of administration and maintenance of commercial and residential buildings. Geographically, the company provides its services in Lithuania, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Latvia.
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