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. Rocket Lab's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-180.1 Mil. Rocket Lab's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,142.3 Mil. Therefore, Rocket Lab's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rocket Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:RKLB'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.72 Med: -21.37 Max: -10.6
Current: -10.6
During the past 6 years, Rocket Lab's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -10.60%. The lowest was -31.72%. And the median was -21.37%.
XSWX:RKLB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 79.55% of 357
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs XSWX:RKLB: -10.60
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.
Rocket Lab Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rocket Lab Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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:RKLB vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab'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 -8.41% mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.41% 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #284 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Rocket Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rocket Lab's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #284 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #284 out of 357 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rocket Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.06, based on 357 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.59, compared to a current price of CHF81.13 — trading 275.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41% 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF81.13 is trading 275.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.59.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -8.41%
GF Value™: CHF21.59 vs. price of CHF81.13 (275.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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