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Havas NVXAMS:HAVAS -0.26%18 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates XAMS:HAVAS with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks better than 69.58% 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. Havas NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €230 Mil. Havas NV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,043 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Havas NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:HAVAS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 3.76 Max: 4.68
Current: 4.66
During the past 6 years, Havas NV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.68%. The lowest was 2.65%. And the median was 3.76%.
XAMS:HAVAS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.58% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs XAMS:HAVAS: 4.66
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) 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.
Havas NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Havas NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Havas 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.
XAMS:HAVAS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas 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.
Havas NV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% mean?
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Havas NV and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 3.76. Over the past decade, Havas NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.65 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #313 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Havas NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Havas NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 4.68. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Havas NV's value of 5.69% is 593.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #313 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #313 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Havas NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Havas NV's value of 5.69% is 593.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Havas NV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.65 to 4.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Havas NV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,029 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. Havas NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69% is 593.9% 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 Havas NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Havas NV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.69%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 593.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 8 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 Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.69% as of Dec. 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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