MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.30% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XMAD:MFEA MFE-MediaForEurope XMAD:MFEA
73 GF Score
Price €2.89
GF Value €4.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

MFE-MediaForEurope XMAD:MFEA +0.21% 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:MFEA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks better than 78% 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-104 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,538 Mil. Therefore, MFE-MediaForEurope's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.30%.

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

XMAD:MFEA' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.35   Med: 6.28   Max: 16.85
Current: 6.77

During the past 13 years, MFE-MediaForEurope's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.85%. The lowest was -9.35%. And the median was 6.28%.

XMAD:MFEA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
78% of 1032 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82 vs XMAD:MFEA: 6.77

MFE-MediaForEurope  (XMAD:MFEA) 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.


MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MFE-MediaForEurope'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.

MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

MFE-MediaForEurope Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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MFE-MediaForEurope Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.31 12.40 17.77 5.08 -2.30

XMAD:MFEA vs NXST: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, MFE-MediaForEurope'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.


MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MFE-MediaForEurope's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MFE-MediaForEurope's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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MFE-MediaForEurope Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

MFE-MediaForEurope'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 )
=300.7/( (2813.5+4538.1)/ 2 )
=300.7/3675.8
=8.18 %

MFE-MediaForEurope's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-104.4/( (4538.1+0)/ 1 )
=-104.4/4538.1
=-2.30 %

* 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 -2.30% mean?
MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.30% 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 MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #227 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
MFE-MediaForEurope's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.30%. Based on the distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #227 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MFE-MediaForEurope has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFE-MediaForEurope's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #227 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places MFE-MediaForEurope in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. 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 1,032 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. 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 MFE-MediaForEurope 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.74, compared to a current price of €2.89 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.30%. MFE-MediaForEurope's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.30% 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.89 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.74. GuruFocus considers MFE-MediaForEurope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:MFEA:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.30%
  • GF Value™: €4.74 vs. price of €2.89 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:MFEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MFE-MediaForEurope Business Description

Address Viale Europa 46, Cologno Monzese, Milan, ITA, 20093
MFE-MediaForEurope is a commercial TV operator in the Italian and Spanish commercial TV sector, offering free-to-air television programming on general interest channels (Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 in Italy, and Tele5 and Cuatro in Spain) and a wide portfolio of semigeneralist and thematic channels available in linear and on-demand OTT services comprising a broad range of cinema, TV series and children's channel content. The group generates maximum revenue from TV advertising, and the rest from sales of TV rights and productions, pay streaming service, movie distribution, construction, rental, and maintenance of TV equipment, etc. The company's operating segments are: Italy, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Spain.
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