Standard Chartered Bank GhanaXGHA:SCB 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates XGHA:SCB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS35.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,532 Banks companies, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks better than 98.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XGHA:SCB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91 Med: 4.95 Max: 6.77
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.77%. The lowest was -2.91%. And the median was 4.95%.
XGHA:SCB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.04% of 1532
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs XGHA:SCB: 5.00
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
XGHA:SCB vs PNC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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 4.15% mean?
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.15% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #30 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.15% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 4.15% is 319.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #30 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #30 out of 1532 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Standard Chartered Bank Ghana in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 4.15% is 319.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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 0.99, based on 1,532 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. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.15% is 319.2% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.15%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS35.42, compared to a current price of GHS70.90 — trading 100.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.15%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 319.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.15% 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.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of GHS70.90 is trading 100.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS35.42.
GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:SCB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.15% (16% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: GHS35.42 vs. price of GHS70.90 (100.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 319.2% above the Banks median (#30 of 1532)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:SCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Business Description
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC is a banking corporation registered in Ghana. It provides various banking services including personal banking, private banking, and business banking. The company manages its business into three segments namely, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth & Retail Banking, Ventures and Central & Other Items. The company's services include savings, loans, mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and investment opportunities for individual customers. It focuses on offering financial solutions to small-medium enterprises, corporates, and financial institutions. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, Korea, China, Singapore, UK, and U.S.
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