The historical rank and industry rank for Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HDD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.38 Med: 0.91 Max: 4.56
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.56%. The lowest was -15.38%. And the median was 0.91%.
XSWX:HDD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 68.87% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs XSWX:HDD: 0.78
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
XSWX:HDD vs GEV, ETN, PH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.42% mean?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.42% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #2122 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #2122 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #2122 out of 3081 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. 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 3.26, based on 3,081 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.42%. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.42% as of Mar. 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.42%
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
67GF Score
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