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NSC GroupeXPAR:ALNSC 79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALNSC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,077 Industrial Products companies, NSC Groupe ranks better than 88.43% 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. NSC Groupe's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.57 Mil. NSC Groupe's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €72.11 Mil. Therefore, NSC Groupe's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NSC Groupe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALNSC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.49 Med: 1.8 Max: 11.44
Current: 11.21
During the past 13 years, NSC Groupe's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.44%. The lowest was -24.49%. And the median was 1.80%.
XPAR:ALNSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 88.43% of 3077
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs XPAR:ALNSC: 11.21
NSC Groupe (XPAR:ALNSC) 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.
NSC Groupe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
NSC Groupe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NSC Groupe'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.
XPAR:ALNSC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, NSC Groupe'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.
NSC Groupe Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NSC Groupe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NSC Groupe'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 3.57% mean?
NSC Groupe (XPAR:ALNSC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.57% 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 NSC Groupe and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, NSC Groupe ranks #356 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is NSC Groupe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
NSC Groupe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.57% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. NSC Groupe's value of 3.57% is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NSC Groupe ranks #356 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NSC Groupe has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSC Groupe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NSC Groupe ranks #356 out of 3077 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places NSC Groupe in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. NSC Groupe's value of 3.57% is 9.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 3.26, NSC Groupe 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,077 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. NSC Groupe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.57% is 9.5% 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 NSC Groupe and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSC Groupe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.57%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSC Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSC Groupe (XPAR:ALNSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.54, compared to a current price of €62.50 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.57%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 9.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.26. NSC Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 NSC Groupe (XPAR:ALNSC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.57% 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 NSC Groupe (XPAR:ALNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSC Groupe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €62.50 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €65.54.
GuruFocus considers NSC Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALNSC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.57% (98% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: €65.54 vs. price of €62.50 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Industrial Products median (#356 of 3077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NSC Groupe SA is a France-based company. It designs and manufactures machinery and equipment for the textile, foundry, energy and packaging industries. The company has three divisions: Packaging lines; Textile lines; and Foundry. It Textiles division, manufactures industrial machinery that produces yarns from natural and synthetic fibers and is engaged in developing integrated production lines for the production of textile fabrics in a continuous process.
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