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Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Return-on-Tangible-Asset : -6.20% (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Quad/Graphics Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

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. Quad/Graphics's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-88 Mil. Quad/Graphics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,420 Mil. Therefore, Quad/Graphics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -6.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quad/Graphics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

QUAD' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.05   Med: 0.46   Max: 4.36
Current: -3.78

During the past 13 years, Quad/Graphics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.36%. The lowest was -22.05%. And the median was 0.46%.

QUAD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
80.33% of 1083 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.2 vs QUAD: -3.78

Quad/Graphics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics'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.

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Quad/Graphics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Quad/Graphics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.96 -6.58 2.19 0.56 -3.75

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.16 -6.41 -1.67 -0.75 -6.20

Competitive Comparison of Quad/Graphics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quad/Graphics'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.


Quad/Graphics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quad/Graphics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quad/Graphics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Quad/Graphics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Quad/Graphics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=-55.4/( (1568.5+1384.9)/ 2 )
=-55.4/1476.7
=-3.75 %

Quad/Graphics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Sep. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2023 )  (Q: Sep. 2023 )(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=-88/( (1455+1384.9)/ 2 )
=-88/1419.95
=-6.20 %

* 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 (Dec. 2023) net income data.


Quad/Graphics  (NYSE:QUAD) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


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Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
N61 W23044 Harry's Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995
Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company primarily operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market.
Executives
Melanie Arlene Huet director 6655 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30328
Robert H Quadracci officer: Chief Human Resources Officer C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Anthony Staniak officer: Chief Financial Officer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
Beth-ann Eason director C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Dana B. Gruen officer: General Counsel & Corp Sec C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Donald M Mckenna officer: EVP, Chief Administrative ofcr C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Joshua J Golden officer: Chief Marketing Officer C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
J Joel Quadracci director, officer: Chairman, Pres & CEO QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Julie A Currie officer: EVP and Chief Revenue Officer N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
John S Shiely director 770 NORTH WATER ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Christopher B Harned director C/O THE CYPRESS GROUP, 65 EAST 55TH ST, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Thomas J Frankowski officer: Chief Operating Officer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Kelly A Vanderboom officer: EVP & Treasurer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Jennifer J. Kent officer: EVP of Admin. & Gen. Counsel QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
David J Honan officer: EVP & CFO QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089