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Randstad NVWBO:RAND -1.09%61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks worse than 50.55% 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. Randstad NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €256 Mil. Randstad NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,308 Mil. Therefore, Randstad NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:RAND'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64 Med: 9.36 Max: 11.95
Current: 3.87
During the past 13 years, Randstad NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.95%. The lowest was 1.64%. And the median was 9.36%.
WBO:RAND's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 50.55% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.955
vs WBO:RAND: 3.87
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.
Randstad NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Randstad NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Randstad NV'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.
WBO:RAND vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad NV'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 3.50% mean?
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.50% 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 9.36. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.64 to 11.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #554 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Randstad NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Randstad NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.50% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 11.95. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. Randstad NV's value of 3.50% is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #554 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #554 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Randstad NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96. Randstad NV's value of 3.50% is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.64 to 11.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 3.96, Randstad NV 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.96, based on 1,096 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. Randstad NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.50% is 11.5% 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.77, compared to a current price of €30.08 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 11.5% below the Business Services industry median of 3.96. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.50% 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.08 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.77.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.50% (63% below median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: €40.77 vs. price of €30.08 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Business Services median (#554 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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