First Atlantic Bank (XGHA:FAB) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.97% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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XGHA:FAB First Atlantic Bank PLC XGHA:FAB
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What is First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

First Atlantic Bank XGHA:FAB 24 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates XGHA:FAB with a GF Score™ of 24/100. Among 1,529 Banks companies, First Atlantic Bank ranks better than 94.83% 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. First Atlantic Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS482 Mil. First Atlantic Bank's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS16,228 Mil. Therefore, First Atlantic Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.97%.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XGHA:FAB' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53   Med: 2.75   Max: 2.97
Current: 2.97

During the past 2 years, First Atlantic Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.97%. The lowest was 2.53%. And the median was 2.75%.

XGHA:FAB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
94.83% of 1529 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs XGHA:FAB: 2.97

First Atlantic Bank  (XGHA:FAB) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Atlantic Bank'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.

First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

First Atlantic Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
2.53 2.97

First Atlantic Bank Semi-Annual Data
Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset 2.53 2.97

XGHA:FAB vs PNC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Atlantic Bank'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.


First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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First Atlantic Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

First Atlantic Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=482.494/( (13294.642+19161.883)/ 2 )
=482.494/16228.2625
=2.97 %

First Atlantic Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Dec. 2024 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=482.494/( (13294.642+19161.883)/ 2 )
=482.494/16228.2625
=2.97 %

* 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 2.97% mean?
First Atlantic Bank (XGHA:FAB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.97% 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 First Atlantic Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.53 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, First Atlantic Bank ranks #79 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
First Atlantic Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.97% is near median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 2.97. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. First Atlantic Bank's value of 2.97% is 194.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Atlantic Bank ranks #79 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Atlantic Bank has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Atlantic Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Atlantic Bank ranks #79 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places First Atlantic Bank in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. First Atlantic Bank's value of 2.97% is 194.1% above this benchmark. Historically, First Atlantic Bank's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.53 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 1.01, First Atlantic Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,529 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. First Atlantic Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.97% is 194.1% 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 First Atlantic Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Atlantic Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Atlantic Bank stock overvalued right now?
First Atlantic Bank (XGHA:FAB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.97%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 194.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.01. First Atlantic Bank's overall GF Score™ is 24/100. 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 First Atlantic Bank (XGHA:FAB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.97% 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.

First Atlantic Bank Business Description

Address Seventh Avenue, Atlantic Place No. 1, Ridge West, Accra, GHA
First Atlantic Bank PLC is engaged in providing banking services that include personal banking, corporate banking, digital banking, prestige banking, and others. The Group's portfolio consists of loans and investments segmented across five main portfolios: Corporate Loans, Retail Loans, Retail Controller Loans, SME loans & Investments. The Group comprises the following main business segments: Corporate Banking, Retail and business banking, and Global markets. It generates majority of its income from Global markets segment which undertake the Group's funding and risk management activities through borrowings, issues of debt securities and investing in liquid assets such as short-term placements and corporate and government debt securities.
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