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XBRV:SNTS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.24% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs XBRV:SNTS: 11.61
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
XBRV:SNTS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.61% mean?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.61% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.46. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.58 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #58 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.61% is near median its 10-year median of 12.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.58 to a high of 14.93. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 11.61% is 236.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #58 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #58 out of 368 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 11.61% is 236.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.58 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.45, based on 368 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.61% is 236.5% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,735.71, compared to a current price of XOF36,700.00 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 236.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.45. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.61% 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.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF36,700.00 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,735.71.
GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.61% (near median its 10-year median of 12.46)
GF Value™: XOF27,735.71 vs. price of XOF36,700.00 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 236.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#58 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:SNTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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