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Weis MarketsWMK -0.27%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates WMK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Weis Markets ranks better than 57.88% 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. Weis Markets's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $91 Mil. Weis Markets's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,945 Mil. Therefore, Weis Markets's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weis Markets's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WMK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.59 Med: 5.7 Max: 7.2
Current: 5.06
During the past 13 years, Weis Markets's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.20%. The lowest was 4.59%. And the median was 5.70%.
WMK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 57.88% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4
vs WMK: 5.06
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.
Weis Markets Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Weis Markets Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weis Markets'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.
WMK vs IMKTA, GO, NGVC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Weis Markets'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.
Weis Markets Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Weis Markets's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weis Markets'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% mean?
Weis Markets (WMK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Weis Markets and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.70. Over the past decade, Weis Markets' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.59 to 7.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #131 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Weis Markets' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Weis Markets' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.59 to a high of 7.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.00. Weis Markets' value of 4.70% is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #131 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weis Markets has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weis Markets' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IMKTA and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Weis Markets ranks #131 out of 311 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Weis Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.00. Weis Markets' value of 4.70% is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Weis Markets' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.59 to 7.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Weis Markets 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.00, based on 311 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. Weis Markets's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% is 17.5% 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 Weis Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weis Markets's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weis Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets (WMK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.80, compared to a current price of $70.85 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 17.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.00. Weis Markets' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Weis Markets (WMK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70% as of Jun. 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 Weis Markets (WMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weis Markets stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $70.85 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.80.
GuruFocus considers Weis Markets to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WMK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.70% (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $76.80 vs. price of $70.85 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#131 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weis Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in retailing food products in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The company's products mainly belong to the following categories: center-store goods, fresh goods, pharmacy services, fuel, and others. The center-store goods include groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, alcoholic beverages, and general merchandise items. The fresh goods include meats, seafood, floral, prepared foods, and bakery products. The company operates in a single segment, which is the retail segment. It derives revenues from customers through the retail sale of products including grocery, pharmacy and fuel from company owned supermarkets. The company derives all its revenue from sales within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
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