T-Mobile USXSWX:TMUS +0.41%76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 8.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TMUS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF179.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, T-Mobile US ranks better than 81.74% 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. T-Mobile US's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,886 Mil. T-Mobile US's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF80,625 Mil. Therefore, T-Mobile US's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for T-Mobile US's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TMUS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 8.41 Max: 12.94
Current: 10.42
During the past 13 years, T-Mobile US's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 12.94%. The lowest was 2.63%. And the median was 8.41%.
XSWX:TMUS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 81.74% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs XSWX:TMUS: 10.42
T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) 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.
T-Mobile US Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
T-Mobile US Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for T-Mobile US'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:TMUS vs VZ, T, CMCSA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, T-Mobile US'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.
T-Mobile US Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, T-Mobile US's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where T-Mobile US'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 9.78% mean?
T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.78% 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 T-Mobile US and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 8.41. Over the past decade, T-Mobile US's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.63 to 12.94. According to the industry distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #67 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is T-Mobile US's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
T-Mobile US's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.78% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 12.94. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. T-Mobile US's value of 9.78% is 185.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #67 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, T-Mobile US has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does T-Mobile US's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VZ and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #67 out of 367 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places T-Mobile US in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. T-Mobile US's value of 9.78% is 185.1% above this benchmark. Historically, T-Mobile US's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.63 to 12.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.41 vs. the industry median of 3.43, T-Mobile US 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 367 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. T-Mobile US's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.78% is 185.1% 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 T-Mobile US and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. T-Mobile US's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.78%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 8.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is T-Mobile US stock overvalued right now?
T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF179.15, compared to a current price of CHF141.26 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.78%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.41 and 185.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. T-Mobile US's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.78% 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 T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T-Mobile US stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF141.26 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF179.15.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TMUS:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.78% (16% above median its 10-year median of 8.41)
GF Value™: CHF179.15 vs. price of CHF141.26 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#67 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TMUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves about 86 million postpaid and 26 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves 8 million residential and business customers with its wireless network. It also serves 1 million fiber broadband customers through joint ventures with fiber network owners. T-Mobile owns a stake in these firms, which provide wholesale access to their networks. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to wireless resellers.
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