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American West MetalsASX:AW1 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -194.06% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, American West Metals ranks worse than 90.26% 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. American West Metals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-18.40 Mil. American West Metals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.48 Mil. Therefore, American West Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -194.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American West Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AW1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -705.35 Med: -283.99 Max: -193.28
Current: -193.28
During the past 4 years, American West Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -193.28%. The lowest was -705.35%. And the median was -283.99%.
ASX:AW1's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 90.26% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.41
vs ASX:AW1: -193.28
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) 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 West Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
American West Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American West Metals'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 West Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
American West Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American West Metals'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 West Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American West Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American West Metals'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -194.06% mean?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -194.06% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American West Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #2410 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is American West Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
American West Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -194.06%. Based on the distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #2410 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does American West Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #2410 out of 2670 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places American West Metals in the lower half of its 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 West Metals and its competitors. American West Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -194.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American West Metals stock overvalued right now?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -194.06%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -194.06%. 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 West Metals (ASX:AW1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -194.06% as of Dec. 2025. 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 West Metals Ltd is focused on growth through the discovery and development of base metal mineral deposits. It is focused on developing its mineral deposits at the Storm Copper Project and Seal Project in Canada, and the West Desert Project and the Copper Warrior Project, both located in Utah. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which involves the exploration of minerals in Canada and the United States.
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