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Vantage MetalsASX:VAN Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.88% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Vantage Metals ranks better than 53.22% 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. Vantage Metals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.75 Mil. Vantage Metals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$34.43 Mil. Therefore, Vantage Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -10.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vantage Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VAN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.08 Med: -22.11 Max: -14.47
Current: -14.47
During the past 4 years, Vantage Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -14.47%. The lowest was -58.08%. And the median was -22.11%.
ASX:VAN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.22% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365
vs ASX:VAN: -14.47
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.
Vantage Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Vantage Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vantage Metals'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:VAN vs HL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Vantage Metals'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.
Vantage Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vantage Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vantage Metals'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 -10.88% mean?
Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.88% 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 Vantage Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #1249 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Vantage Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Vantage Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.88%. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #1249 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Vantage Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #1249 out of 2670 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Vantage Metals 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 Vantage Metals and its competitors. Vantage Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantage Metals stock overvalued right now?
Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.88%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.88%. 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 Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.88% 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.
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