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. Georg Fischer AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-114 Mil. Georg Fischer AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,523 Mil. Therefore, Georg Fischer AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Georg Fischer AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 6.04 Max: 8.04
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, Georg Fischer AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.04%. The lowest was 2.64%. And the median was 6.04%.
XSWX:GF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 53.29% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.235
vs XSWX:GF: 2.74
Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) 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.
Georg Fischer AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Georg Fischer AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Georg Fischer 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:GF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Georg Fischer 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.
Georg Fischer AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Georg Fischer AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Georg Fischer 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 -3.24% mean?
Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -3.24% 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 Georg Fischer AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Georg Fischer AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.64 to 8.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #1638 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Georg Fischer AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Georg Fischer AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.24%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 8.04. Based on the distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #1638 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Georg Fischer AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Georg Fischer AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #1638 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Georg Fischer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Historically, Georg Fischer AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.64 to 8.04 over the past decade. 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 3,074 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. 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 Georg Fischer 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. Georg Fischer AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Georg Fischer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF58.12, compared to a current price of CHF45.12 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.24%. Georg Fischer AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -3.24% 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 Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Georg Fischer AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF45.12 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF58.12.
GuruFocus considers Georg Fischer AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -3.24%
GF Value™: CHF58.12 vs. price of CHF45.12 (22.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Georg Fischer AG provides transportation of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components in vehicles, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. It supplies plastic and metal piping systems, valves and fittings, electrical discharge machines, and other additive manufacturing solutions. The company is one of the world's providers for the tool and mold-making industry and services customers in utilities, automotive, aerospace, water and gas, and other industrial Applications. The Group comprises four divisions, GF Piping Systems, GF Uponor, GF Casting Solutions and GF Machining Solutions, which operate across three main geographical regions-Europe, North/South America and Asia.
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