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York Space SystemsYSS +1.30%12 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -17.88% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates YSS with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Aerospace & Defense companies, York Space Systems ranks worse than 88.3% 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. York Space Systems's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-157.4 Mil. York Space Systems's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $880.3 Mil. Therefore, York Space Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -17.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Space Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
YSS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.18 Med: -24.91 Max: -10.03
Current: -34.18
During the past 3 years, York Space Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -10.03%. The lowest was -34.18%. And the median was -24.91%.
YSS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 88.3% of 359
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs YSS: -34.18
York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) 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.
York Space Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
York Space Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Space Systems'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.
YSS vs RDW, LUNR, HAWK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, York Space Systems'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.
York Space Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, York Space Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Space Systems'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -17.88% mean?
York Space Systems (YSS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -17.88% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on York Space Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #317 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is York Space Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
York Space Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -17.88%. Based on the distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #317 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, York Space Systems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Space Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RDW and LUNR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #317 out of 359 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places York Space Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05. 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 3.05, based on 359 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 York Space Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Space Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -17.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is York Space Systems stock overvalued right now?
York Space Systems (YSS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -17.88%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -17.88%. York Space Systems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 York Space Systems (YSS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -17.88% as of Jun. 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.
York Space Systems Inc is a U.S.-based space and defense company that provides mission-related solutions for national security, government, and commercial customers. The company develops its own hardware and software, offering capabilities intended to support customer requirements across various elements of the space mission lifecycle. It offers mission solutions across several complementary product categories: Components, Subsystems, Spacecraft Platforms, Ground Operation, Global Downlink, and Software-Enabled Services. The company derives the majority of revenue from long-term firm-fixed-price (FFP) production contracts for the design of small satellites, launch services, and ground services with both U.S. federal government-controlled agencies and domestic commercial customers.
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