AdobeXSWX:ADBE +1.32%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 44.12% as of May. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 37.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.55 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,877 Software companies, Adobe ranks better than 98.37% 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. Adobe's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CHF5,365 Mil. Adobe's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CHF12,159 Mil. Therefore, Adobe's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 44.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADBE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.37 Med: 37.36 Max: 51.23
Current: 46.71
During the past 13 years, Adobe's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 51.23%. The lowest was 18.37%. And the median was 37.36%.
XSWX:ADBE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 98.37% of 2877
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XSWX:ADBE: 46.71
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.
Adobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Adobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adobe'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.
XSWX:ADBE vs DDOG, SNOW, INTU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe'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.
Adobe Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adobe'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 (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 44.12% mean?
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 44.12% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 37.36. Over the past decade, Adobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.37 to 51.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #47 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Adobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Adobe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 44.12% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 37.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.37 to a high of 51.23. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Adobe's value of 44.12% is 2031.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adobe ranks #47 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DDOG and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #47 out of 2877 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Adobe in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Adobe's value of 44.12% is 2031.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Adobe's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 18.37 to 51.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.36 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Adobe 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,877 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. Adobe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 44.12% is 2031.4% 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 Adobe and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adobe's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 44.12%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 37.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF427.55, compared to a current price of CHF180.82 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 44.12%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 37.36 and 2031.4% above the Software industry median of 2.07. Adobe's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Adobe (XSWX:ADBE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 44.12% as of May. 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 Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF180.82 is trading 57.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.55.
GuruFocus considers Adobe to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADBE:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 44.12% (18% above median its 10-year median of 37.36)
GF Value™: CHF427.55 vs. price of CHF180.82 (57.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2031.4% above the Software median (#47 of 2877)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
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