Prosperity Resources (ASX:PSP) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -303.15% (As of Jun. 2016)


What is Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Prosperity Resources ASX:PSP Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -303.15% as of Jun. 2016. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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. Prosperity Resources's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was A$-0.63 Mil. Prosperity Resources's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was A$0.21 Mil. Therefore, Prosperity Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was -303.15%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Prosperity Resources's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:PSP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Prosperity Resources  (ASX:PSP) 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.


Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prosperity 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.

Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Prosperity Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -34.07 -51.91 -183.75 -318.18 -280.95

Prosperity Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -332.01 -406.45 -244.34 -261.94 -303.15

Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Prosperity 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.


Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Prosperity Resources's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prosperity Resources's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Prosperity Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Prosperity Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2016 )  (A: Jun. 2015 )(A: Jun. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2016 )  (A: Jun. 2015 )(A: Jun. 2016 )
=-0.59/( (0.215+0.205)/ 2 )
=-0.59/0.21
=-280.95 %

Prosperity Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2016 )  (Q: Dec. 2015 )(Q: Jun. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2016 )  (Q: Dec. 2015 )(Q: Jun. 2016 )
=-0.626/( (0.208+0.205)/ 2 )
=-0.626/0.2065
=-303.15 %

* 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 (Jun. 2016) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -303.15% mean?
Prosperity Resources (ASX:PSP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -303.15% as of Jun. 2016. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Prosperity Resources and its competitors.
Is Prosperity Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Prosperity Resources' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -303.15%.
How does Prosperity Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Prosperity Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -303.15% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Prosperity Resources and its competitors. Prosperity Resources's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -303.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prosperity Resources stock overvalued right now?
Prosperity Resources (ASX:PSP) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -303.15%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -303.15%. 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 Prosperity Resources (ASX:PSP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -303.15% as of Jun. 2016. 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.

Prosperity Resources Business Description

Prosperity Resources Limited (PSP) is an exploration company for gold and iron ore in the Murchison greenstone belt of Western Australia and copper/gold in the Tennant Creek Goldfield of Northern Territory.