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CPH Group AGXSWX:CPHN +0.71%58 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 6.09. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CPHN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF45.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Forest Products companies, CPH Group AG ranks better than 88.19% 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. CPH Group AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12.5 Mil. CPH Group AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF362.8 Mil. Therefore, CPH Group AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPH Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CPHN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.19 Med: 6.09 Max: 16.6
Current: 6.66
During the past 13 years, CPH Group AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.60%. The lowest was -24.19%. And the median was 6.09%.
XSWX:CPHN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 88.19% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.985
vs XSWX:CPHN: 6.66
CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) 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.
CPH Group AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CPH Group AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPH Group 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.
XSWX:CPHN vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, CPH Group 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.
CPH Group AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CPH Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPH Group 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% mean?
CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% 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 CPH Group AG and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #34 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is CPH Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CPH Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.09. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. CPH Group AG's value of 3.44% is 249.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #34 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPH Group AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPH Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #34 out of 288 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CPH Group AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. CPH Group AG's value of 3.44% is 249.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 0.99, CPH Group 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.99, based on 288 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. CPH Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.44% is 249.2% 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 CPH Group AG and its competitors. For the Forest Products 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. CPH Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 6.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPH Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.00, compared to a current price of CHF57.00 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 249.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.99. CPH Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.44% 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 CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF57.00 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.00.
GuruFocus considers CPH Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CPHN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.44% (44% below median its 10-year median of 6.09)
GF Value™: CHF45.00 vs. price of CHF57.00 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 249.2% above the Forest Products median (#34 of 288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CPHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPH Group AG manufactures chemicals, paper, and pharmaceutical packaging films. The business activity of the group is broken down into two divisions, namely Zeochem (chemistry) and Perlen Packaging (packaging). The Zeochem develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of first-class products in growth markets. These include high-quality molecular sieves for purifying natural gas and ethanol as well as lithium-based oxygen concentration for industrial and medical purposes. Perlen Packaging is the supplier of packaging materials that focuses exclusively on the pharmaceutical industry offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical packaging, e.g. films with optimal barrier effect and complementary primary packaging for medications such as vials and containers.
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