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Imprimerie ChiratXPAR:MLIMP 61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.23% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIMP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Media - Diversified companies, Imprimerie Chirat ranks worse than 61.71% 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. Imprimerie Chirat's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.33 Mil. Imprimerie Chirat's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €14.96 Mil. Therefore, Imprimerie Chirat's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imprimerie Chirat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLIMP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.23 Med: 3.79 Max: 7.89
Current: -2.23
During the past 13 years, Imprimerie Chirat's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.89%. The lowest was -2.23%. And the median was 3.79%.
XPAR:MLIMP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 61.71% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs XPAR:MLIMP: -2.23
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.
Imprimerie Chirat Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Imprimerie Chirat Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imprimerie Chirat'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:MLIMP vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Imprimerie Chirat'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.
Imprimerie Chirat Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imprimerie Chirat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imprimerie Chirat'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 one times the annual (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.23% mean?
Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.23% 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 Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #635 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Imprimerie Chirat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Imprimerie Chirat's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #635 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imprimerie Chirat has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imprimerie Chirat's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #635 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Imprimerie Chirat in the lower half of its industry. 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 1,029 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 Imprimerie Chirat 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. Imprimerie Chirat's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imprimerie Chirat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.59, compared to a current price of €3.60 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.23%. Imprimerie Chirat's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.23% 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.60 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.59.
GuruFocus considers Imprimerie Chirat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIMP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.23%
GF Value™: €5.59 vs. price of €3.60 (35.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLIMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imprimerie Chirat SA specializes in printing and publishing of books, magazines, catalogs, and directories. It handles computer-assisted publication, laser burning, offset printing, folding, assembling and binding print materials, packaging and covering.
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