Legacy Iron OreASX:LCY Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Legacy Iron Ore ranks better than 73% 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. Legacy Iron Ore's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$3.24 Mil. Legacy Iron Ore's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$37.59 Mil. Therefore, Legacy Iron Ore's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Legacy Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LCY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.63 Med: -5.56 Max: 8.16
Current: -1.47
During the past 13 years, Legacy Iron Ore's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.16%. The lowest was -65.63%. And the median was -5.56%.
ASX:LCY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.27
vs ASX:LCY: -1.47
Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) 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.
Legacy Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Legacy Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Legacy Iron Ore'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.
Legacy Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Legacy Iron Ore'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.
Legacy Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Legacy Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Legacy Iron Ore'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63% mean?
Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Legacy Iron Ore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #720 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Legacy Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Legacy Iron Ore's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #720 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Legacy Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #720 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Legacy Iron Ore in the upper 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 Legacy Iron Ore and its competitors. Legacy Iron Ore's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legacy Iron Ore stock overvalued right now?
Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.63%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63%. 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 Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.63% as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Legacy Iron Ore Ltd is an active exploration and gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of prospective assets. The company owns a gold mine at Mount Celia and is advancing the development of additional gold, iron, and base metal assets in Western Australia through systematic exploration and mine development programs. Its portfolio comprises three key projects, namely Mt Bevan, South Laverton, and East Kimberley. The company has three reportable segments: Iron ore exploration and development in Australia; (ii) Gold exploration and development in Australia, and (iii) Base metals and other critical minerals (OCM) exploration and development in Australia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Gold segment.
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