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. American Lithium Minerals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $-2.36 Mil. American Lithium Minerals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $2.95 Mil. Therefore, American Lithium Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was -79.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Lithium Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
AMLM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.275 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
American Lithium Minerals (OTCPK:AMLM) 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.
American Lithium Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
American Lithium Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Lithium Minerals'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.
American Lithium Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
AMLM vs RMES, LITH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American Lithium Minerals'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.
American Lithium Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American Lithium Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Lithium Minerals'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. 2011) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -79.91% mean?
American Lithium Minerals (AMLM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -79.91% as of Jun. 2011. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Lithium Minerals and its competitors.
Is American Lithium Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
American Lithium Minerals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -79.91%.
How does American Lithium Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RMES and LITH?
American Lithium Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -79.91% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 American Lithium Minerals and its competitors. American Lithium Minerals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -79.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Lithium Minerals stock overvalued right now?
American Lithium Minerals (AMLM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -79.91%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -79.91%. 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 American Lithium Minerals (AMLM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -79.91% as of Jun. 2011. 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.
American Lithium Minerals Inc. is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. The company focuses on exploring lithium, uranium, and rare earth elements. Its projects include the Sarcobatus Lithium Project, located at Scotty's Junction in Nye County, Nevada, and the Kingman Rare Earth Project, situated about 5 miles north of Kingman, Arizona, on the eastern flank of Bull Mountain.
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