American Assets TrustAAT +1.15%72 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates AAT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 REITs companies, American Assets Trust ranks worse than 71.81% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. American Assets Trust's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.0 Mil. American Assets Trust's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,132.5 Mil. Therefore, American Assets Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 5.2 Max: 6.23
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, American Assets Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 6.23%. The lowest was 2.08%. And the median was 5.20%.
AAT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 71.81% of 933
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.26
vs AAT: 2.08
American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
American Assets Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
American Assets Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
American Assets Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
AAT vs GNL, SAFE, ESRT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
American Assets Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.38% mean?
American Assets Trust (AAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 5.20. Over the past decade, American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.08 to 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #670 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
American Assets Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.38% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 6.23. The REITs industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.26. American Assets Trust's value of 2.38% is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #670 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Assets Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GNL and SAFE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #670 out of 933 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places American Assets Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.26. American Assets Trust's value of 2.38% is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, American Assets Trust's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.08 to 6.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 6.26, American Assets Trust has consistently been below 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-Equity for a REITs company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among REITs companies is 6.26, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Assets Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2.38% is 62% below 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Assets Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.38%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust (AAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.61, compared to a current price of $25.51 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.38%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 62% below the REITs industry median of 6.26. American Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Assets Trust (AAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.38% 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 American Assets Trust (AAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.51 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.61.
GuruFocus considers American Assets Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2.38% (54% below median its 10-year median of 5.20)
GF Value™: $20.61 vs. price of $25.51 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% below the REITs median (#670 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Assets Trust Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust based in the United States. The company invests in, operates, and develops retail, office, residential, and mixed-use properties. Properties are predominantly located in South California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. American Assets operates through four segments based on property type: retail; office; mixed-use, which consists of retail and hotel components; and multifamily, which includes the company's apartment properties. The retail and office segments collectively contribute the majority of the total revenue.
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