Vialife (XPAR:ALVIA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.18% (As of Sep. 2025)

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XPAR:ALVIA Vialife SA XPAR:ALVIA
73 GF Score
Price €9.00
GF Value €13.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Vialife XPAR:ALVIA 73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.18% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALVIA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,138 Retail - Cyclical companies, Vialife ranks better than 51.58% 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. Vialife's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.39 Mil. Vialife's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €3.85 Mil. Therefore, Vialife's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -10.18%.

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

XPAR:ALVIA' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.25   Med: 5.28   Max: 13.53
Current: 3.12

During the past 11 years, Vialife's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.53%. The lowest was -4.25%. And the median was 5.28%.

XPAR:ALVIA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
51.58% of 1138 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.995 vs XPAR:ALVIA: 3.12

Vialife  (XPAR:ALVIA) 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.


Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vialife'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.

Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Vialife Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Vialife Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -6.34 23.49 -10.78 16.41 -10.18

XPAR:ALVIA vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Vialife'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.


Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vialife's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


XPAR:ALVIA
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Vialife Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Vialife's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=0.095/( (4.585+4.138)/ 2 )
=0.095/4.3615
=2.18 %

Vialife's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.392/( (4.138+3.565)/ 2 )
=-0.392/3.8515
=-10.18 %

* 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.18% mean?
Vialife (XPAR:ALVIA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.18% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Vialife and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vialife ranks #551 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Vialife's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Vialife's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Vialife ranks #551 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vialife 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 Vialife's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Vialife ranks #551 out of 1138 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Vialife in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.00. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.00, based on 1,138 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 Vialife and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vialife's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vialife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vialife (XPAR:ALVIA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.30, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.18%. Vialife'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 Vialife (XPAR:ALVIA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.18% as of Sep. 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 Vialife (XPAR:ALVIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vialife stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.30. GuruFocus considers Vialife to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALVIA:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.18%
  • GF Value™: €13.30 vs. price of €9.00 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Vialife Business Description

Address 7 Impasse Marie Blanche, Paris, FRA, 75018
Vialife SA specializes in marketing press publications on the Internet, by subscription or by selling individual issues. Its products include magazines, newspapers, periodicals, professional, and trade journals. It offers student magazines, digital magazines, living well magazines, cultural magazines, sports magazines, women and men's magazines, and others.
73GF Score

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