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. Palantir Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,741 Mil. Palantir Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,561 Mil. Therefore, Palantir Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palantir Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PLTR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.45 Med: -14.34 Max: 27.61
Current: 27.61
During the past 8 years, Palantir Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.61%. The lowest was -54.45%. And the median was -14.34%.
XSWX:PLTR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.41% of 2876
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs XSWX:PLTR: 27.61
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.
Palantir Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Palantir Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palantir Technologies'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:PLTR vs PANW, CRWD, ORCL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palantir Technologies'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.
Palantir Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palantir Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palantir Technologies'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 36.26% mean?
Palantir Technologies (XSWX:PLTR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 36.26% 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 Palantir Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palantir Technologies ranks #132 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Palantir Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Palantir Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 36.26%. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Palantir Technologies' value of 36.26% is 1677.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palantir Technologies ranks #132 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palantir Technologies has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palantir Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PANW and CRWD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palantir Technologies ranks #132 out of 2876 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Palantir Technologies in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Palantir Technologies' value of 36.26% is 1677.5% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,876 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. Palantir Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 36.26% is 1677.5% 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 Palantir Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palantir Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 36.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palantir Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palantir Technologies (XSWX:PLTR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF112.21, compared to a current price of CHF106.96 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 36.26% and 1677.5% above the Software industry median of 2.04. Palantir Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Palantir Technologies (XSWX:PLTR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 36.26% 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 Palantir Technologies (XSWX:PLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palantir Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF106.96 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF112.21.
GuruFocus considers Palantir Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLTR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 36.26%
GF Value™: CHF112.21 vs. price of CHF106.96 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1677.5% above the Software median (#132 of 2876)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palantir is an artificial intelligence, analytics, and automated decision-making company that leverages data to drive efficiency across its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. Palantir works only with entities in Western-allied nations and reserves the right not to work with anyone that is antithetical to Western values. The company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020.
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