APTL (Alaska Power & Telephone Co) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Alaska Power & Telephone Co APTL -0.58% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20.

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. Alaska Power & Telephone Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was $ Mil. Alaska Power & Telephone Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was $ Mil. Therefore, Alaska Power & Telephone Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

APTL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 2.87
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Alaska Power & Telephone Co  (OTCPK:APTL) 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.

Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms

Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alaska Power & Telephone Co'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.

Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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APTL vs UMAX, CWNOF, FWLAF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Alaska Power & Telephone Co'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.

Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


Alaska Power & Telephone Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Alaska Power & Telephone Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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Alaska Power & Telephone Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=/( (+)/ )
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= %

* 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 (. 20) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Alaska Power & Telephone Co (APTL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Alaska Power & Telephone Co and its competitors.
Is Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Alaska Power & Telephone Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%.
How does Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UMAX and CWNOF?
Alaska Power & Telephone Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.87. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.87, based on 557 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 Alaska Power & Telephone Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Power & Telephone Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Power & Telephone Co stock overvalued right now?
Alaska Power & Telephone Co (APTL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. 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 Alaska Power & Telephone Co (APTL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Alaska Power & Telephone Co Business Description

Address 136 Misty Marie Lane, Ketchikan, AK, USA, 99901
Alaska Power & Telephone Co supplies electric and telephone service to several communities in the state of Alaska. The company's electric segment provides retail and wholesale electric service, including both hydroelectric and diesel generation facilities in rural portions of Alaska. Its telecommunications segment provides voice and data telecommunications services in rural areas of Alaska. It generates the majority of its revenue from the telecommunications segment.