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Desoto ResourcesASX:DES 20 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -57.11% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:DES with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Desoto Resources ranks worse than 69.82% 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. Desoto Resources's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-10.40 Mil. Desoto Resources's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$18.21 Mil. Therefore, Desoto Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -57.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Desoto Resources's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:DES'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.26 Med: -16.81 Max: -13.77
Current: -49.26
During the past 3 years, Desoto Resources's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -13.77%. The lowest was -49.26%. And the median was -16.81%.
ASX:DES's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 69.82% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.25
vs ASX:DES: -49.26
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.
Desoto Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Desoto Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desoto Resources'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Desoto Resources'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.
Desoto Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Desoto Resources's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desoto Resources'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 -57.11% mean?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -57.11% 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 Desoto Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #1862 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Desoto Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Desoto Resources' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -57.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #1862 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Desoto Resources has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desoto Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #1862 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Desoto Resources 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 Desoto Resources and its competitors. Desoto Resources's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -57.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desoto Resources stock overvalued right now?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -57.11%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -57.11%. Desoto Resources' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign to review. 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 Desoto Resources (ASX:DES), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -57.11% 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.
Desoto Resources Ltd is an exploration company with gold, rare earth, lithium, and base metal projects in Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia. Its portfolio includes the Fenton Gold Project, which hosts a gold system along the Fenton Shear Zone with drill results. The company focuses on advancing exploration through securing key tenements, permitting, and drilling. The company's projects provide exposure to both gold and rare earth elements. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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