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Inversiones Aguas MetropolitanasXSGO:IAM 68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates XSGO:IAM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP858.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks worse than 56.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IAM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.02 Med: 2.92 Max: 5.06
Current: 2.95
During the past 13 years, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.06%. The lowest was 2.02%. And the median was 2.92%.
XSGO:IAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 56.5% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs XSGO:IAM: 2.95
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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:IAM vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas'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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.83% mean?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.83% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.02 to 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #287 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.83% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.02 to a high of 5.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 4.83% is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #287 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas ranks #287 out of 508 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' value of 4.83% is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.02 to 5.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.38, based on 508 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. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.83% is 42.9% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.83%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP858.32, compared to a current price of CLP921.89 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.83%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 42.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.38. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.83% 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP921.89 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP858.32.
GuruFocus considers Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IAM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.83% (65% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: CLP858.32 vs. price of CLP921.89 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#287 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA provides water transport and sanitation services. Through the operation of its sanitation companies, the company offers comprehensive management of the water cycle, a process that includes the capture of raw water; production, transport and distribution of potable water; and collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. The company organized into two business segments: Water and Non-water. The Water segment consists only of sanitation services. The Non-Water segment consists of services related to environmental analysis, liquid waste treatment (Riles), comprehensive engineering services, plus the sale of products related to the sanitation services and energy projects.
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