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QPM EnergyASX:QPM Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.76% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, QPM Energy ranks worse than 74.15% 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. QPM Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.75 Mil. QPM Energy's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$246.79 Mil. Therefore, QPM Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QPM Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:QPM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -236.26 Med: -108.56 Max: 3.71
Current: -5.46
During the past 13 years, QPM Energy's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3.71%. The lowest was -236.26%. And the median was -108.56%.
ASX:QPM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 74.15% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs ASX:QPM: -5.46
QPM Energy (ASX:QPM) 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.
QPM Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
QPM Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QPM Energy'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:QPM vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, QPM Energy'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.
QPM Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, QPM Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QPM Energy'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 -4.76% mean?
QPM Energy (ASX:QPM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.76% 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 QPM Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QPM Energy ranks #760 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is QPM Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
QPM Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.76%. Based on the distribution chart, QPM Energy ranks #760 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does QPM Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, QPM Energy ranks #760 out of 1025 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places QPM Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.09, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 QPM Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QPM Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QPM Energy stock overvalued right now?
QPM Energy (ASX:QPM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -4.76%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.76%. 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 QPM Energy (ASX:QPM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -4.76% 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.
QPM Energy Ltd is engaged in capturing and making beneficial use of waste coal mine gas. The Company operates an integrated energy business including gas production and electricity generation. QPM earns revenue from the supply of gas to customers and the generation and dispatch of electricity into the National Electricity Market. The Company is an independent gas producer and is focuses on the Moranbah Project. The Company also owns the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project which aims to develop a modern and sustainable refinery to produce nickel, cobalt and High Purity Alumina (HPA).
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