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The historical rank and industry rank for Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WHLR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72 Med: -1.88 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.42%. The lowest was -3.72%. And the median was -1.88%.
WHLR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.71% of 926
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.295
vs WHLR: 0.97
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NAS:WHLR) 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.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
WHLR vs GIPR, SQFT, PW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust'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 -1.62% mean?
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.62% 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 Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #664 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #664 out of 926 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GIPR and SQFT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #664 out of 926 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. 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 3.30, based on 926 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 Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.62%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.62%. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.62% 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.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc is a self-managed commercial real estate investment company. It owns, leases, and operates income-producing retail properties with a primary focus on grocery-anchored centers. The company's properties include Alex City Marketplace in Alexander City, Alabama; Bryan Station in Lexington, Kentucky; Cardinal Plaza in Henderson, North Carolina; Clover Plaza in Clover, South Carolina; Cypress Shopping Center in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, and others.
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