SafranXSWX:SAF 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF244.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 92.98% 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. Safran's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,979 Mil. Safran's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF43,011 Mil. Therefore, Safran's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safran's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.93 Med: 6.91 Max: 18.56
Current: 16.06
During the past 13 years, Safran's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.56%. The lowest was -7.93%. And the median was 6.91%.
XSWX:SAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.98% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.12
vs XSWX:SAF: 16.06
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.
Safran Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Safran Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safran'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:SAF vs GE, RTX, BA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran'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 9.25% mean?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.25% 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 Safran and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #25 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Safran's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Safran's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.25% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.91. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. Safran's value of 9.25% is 196.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #25 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #25 out of 356 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Safran in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12. Safran's value of 9.25% is 196.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 3.12, Safran 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.12, based on 356 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. Safran's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.25% is 196.5% 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.25%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF244.03, compared to a current price of CHF288.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.25%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 196.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.12. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.25% 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF288.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF244.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.25% (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.91)
GF Value™: CHF244.03 vs. price of CHF288.00 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#25 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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