Berner Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:BEKN) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.47% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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XSWX:BEKN Berner Kantonalbank AG XSWX:BEKN
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Price CHF382.00
GF Value CHF255.08
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What is Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Berner Kantonalbank AG XSWX:BEKN +0.66% 47 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BEKN with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF255.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Banks companies, Berner Kantonalbank AG ranks worse than 82.21% 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. Berner Kantonalbank AG's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF198.1 Mil. Berner Kantonalbank AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF42,435.2 Mil. Therefore, Berner Kantonalbank AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.47%.

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

XSWX:BEKN' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.48
Current: 0.42

During the past 13 years, Berner Kantonalbank AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.48%. The lowest was 0.41%. And the median was 0.45%.

XSWX:BEKN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
82.21% of 1523 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs XSWX:BEKN: 0.42

Berner Kantonalbank AG  (XSWX:BEKN) 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.


Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berner Kantonalbank AG'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.

Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Berner Kantonalbank AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.41 0.44 0.45 0.42

Berner Kantonalbank AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.50 0.38 0.52 0.37 0.47

Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Berner Kantonalbank AG'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.


Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Berner Kantonalbank AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Berner Kantonalbank AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Berner Kantonalbank AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=175.355/( (40499.255+42976.997)/ 2 )
=175.355/41738.126
=0.42 %

Berner Kantonalbank AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=198.06/( (41893.372+42976.997)/ 2 )
=198.06/42435.1845
=0.47 %

* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.47% mean?
Berner Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:BEKN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.47% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Berner Kantonalbank AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Berner Kantonalbank AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Berner Kantonalbank AG ranks #1252 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Berner Kantonalbank AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Berner Kantonalbank AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.47% is near median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.48. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Berner Kantonalbank AG's value of 0.47% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berner Kantonalbank AG ranks #1252 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berner Kantonalbank AG has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berner Kantonalbank AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Berner Kantonalbank AG ranks #1252 out of 1523 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Berner Kantonalbank AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Berner Kantonalbank AG's value of 0.47% is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Berner Kantonalbank AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Berner Kantonalbank AG has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,523 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. Berner Kantonalbank AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.47% is 52.5% below 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 Berner Kantonalbank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berner Kantonalbank AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berner Kantonalbank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berner Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:BEKN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF255.08, compared to a current price of CHF382.00 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 52.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.99. Berner Kantonalbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Berner Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:BEKN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.47% as of Dec. 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 Berner Kantonalbank AG (XSWX:BEKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berner Kantonalbank AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF382.00 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF255.08. GuruFocus considers Berner Kantonalbank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BEKN:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.47% (near median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: CHF255.08 vs. price of CHF382.00 (49.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.5% below the Banks median (#1252 of 1523)

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


Berner Kantonalbank AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BEKNz:UK0QM2:UKBEHV:Germany
Address Bundesplatz 8, Postfach, Bern, CHE, 3011
Berner Kantonalbank AG is a Swiss cantonal bank. It is engaged in the business activities in the Canton and the neighboring economic area. It manages the assets, grants loans to private individuals and companies. The bank offers solutions for paying, saving, investing, financing and provisioning. It focuses its activities on two core business areas namely business with private and corporate customers, in particular, SMEs, and asset management. The bank provides consultancies to SMEs and individuals, as an employer, as a training bank, and as a taxpayer.
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