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Centiel AGXSWX:CNTL -10.76%19 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 27.16. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CNTL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Centiel AG ranks better than 99.02% 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. Centiel AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF7.82 Mil. Centiel AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF27.55 Mil. Therefore, Centiel AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centiel AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CNTL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.35 Med: 27.16 Max: 28.4
Current: 28.4
During the past 3 years, Centiel AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.40%. The lowest was 13.35%. And the median was 27.16%.
XSWX:CNTL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 99.02% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs XSWX:CNTL: 28.40
Centiel AG (XSWX:CNTL) 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.
Centiel AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Centiel AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centiel 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.
Centiel AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Centiel AG Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
13.35
27.16
28.40
Centiel AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
13.35
27.16
28.40
XSWX:CNTL vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Centiel 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.
Centiel AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Centiel AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centiel AG'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. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.40% mean?
Centiel AG (XSWX:CNTL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.40% 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 Centiel AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.16. Over the past decade, Centiel AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.35 to 28.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Centiel AG ranks #30 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Centiel AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Centiel AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.40% is near median its 10-year median of 27.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.35 to a high of 28.40. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Centiel AG's value of 28.40% is 776.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centiel AG ranks #30 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centiel AG has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centiel AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Centiel AG ranks #30 out of 3076 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Centiel AG in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Centiel AG's value of 28.40% is 776.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Centiel AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 13.35 to 28.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.16 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Centiel AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,076 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. Centiel AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.40% is 776.5% 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 Centiel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centiel AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centiel AG stock overvalued right now?
Centiel AG (XSWX:CNTL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 28.40%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.16 and 776.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. Centiel AG's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Centiel AG (XSWX:CNTL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 28.40% 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.
Centiel AG is a Swiss-based technology company focused on the design, manufacture, and supply of power protection solutions for critical installations. Its products include uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems used in applications such as data centers, railways, medical facilities, and industrial infrastructure.
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