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Phone WebXPAR:MLPHW -4.44%41 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.54% as of Dec. 2024, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLPHW with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, Phone Web ranks better than 70.45% 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. Phone Web's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €0.15 Mil. Phone Web's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €1.74 Mil. Therefore, Phone Web's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 8.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Phone Web's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLPHW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.54 Med: 8.97 Max: 9.17
Current: 8.54
During the past 3 years, Phone Web's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.17%. The lowest was 8.54%. And the median was 8.97%.
XPAR:MLPHW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 70.45% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs XPAR:MLPHW: 8.54
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) 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.
Phone Web Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Phone Web Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Phone Web'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.
Phone Web Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Phone Web Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
9.17
8.97
8.54
Phone Web Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
9.17
8.97
8.54
XPAR:MLPHW vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Phone Web'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.
Phone Web Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Phone Web's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phone Web'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 (Dec. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.54% mean?
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.54% as of Dec. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Phone Web and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, Phone Web's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.54 to 9.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #323 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Phone Web's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Phone Web's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.54% is near median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.54 to a high of 9.17. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. Phone Web's value of 8.54% is 107.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #323 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Phone Web has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phone Web's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #323 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Phone Web in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. Phone Web's value of 8.54% is 107.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Phone Web's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 8.54 to 9.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Phone Web 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 Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 4.12, based on 1,093 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. Phone Web's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.54% is 107.3% 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 Phone Web and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phone Web's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phone Web stock overvalued right now?
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.54%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 107.3% above the Business Services industry median of 4.12. Phone Web's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.54% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Phone Web SA is a provider of telemarketing products with high added value in France. The company also proposes the outsourcing of call centers: call reception services, telephone surveys, satisfaction polls, and brand awareness polls.
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