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Octava MineralsASX:OCT Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.06% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, Octava Minerals ranks worse than 51.14% 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. Octava Minerals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.67 Mil. Octava Minerals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.47 Mil. Therefore, Octava Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octava Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:OCT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.26 Med: -14.54 Max: -12.89
Current: -18.33
During the past 3 years, Octava Minerals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -12.89%. The lowest was -54.26%. And the median was -14.54%.
ASX:OCT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 51.14% of 2669
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.41
vs ASX:OCT: -18.33
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.
Octava Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Octava Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octava 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.
ASX:OCT vs HL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Octava 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.
Octava Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Octava Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octava 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.06% mean?
Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.06% 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 Octava Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Octava Minerals ranks #1365 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Octava Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Octava Minerals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Octava Minerals ranks #1365 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Octava Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Octava Minerals ranks #1365 out of 2669 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Octava Minerals 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 Octava Minerals and its competitors. Octava Minerals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octava Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.06%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.06%. 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 Octava Minerals (ASX:OCT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.06% 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.
Octava Minerals Ltd is an exploration and resource development company. It focuses on the exploration of lithium, gold, Platinum Group Metals, and nickel at its mining tenements in Western Australia. The project portfolio comprises three main Project areas: - East Pilbara Talga; East Kimberley: Byro and the Yallalong project.
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