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wrkrASX:WRK Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.33% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,885 Software companies, wrkr ranks worse than 67.38% 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. wrkr's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.33 Mil. wrkr's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$72.76 Mil. Therefore, wrkr's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for wrkr's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WRK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -453.81 Med: -91.83 Max: -5.22
Current: -5.5
During the past 9 years, wrkr's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -5.22%. The lowest was -453.81%. And the median was -91.83%.
ASX:WRK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 67.38% of 2885
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs ASX:WRK: -5.50
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.
wrkr Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
wrkr Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for wrkr'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:WRK vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, wrkr'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.
wrkr Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, wrkr's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where wrkr'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 -7.33% mean?
wrkr (ASX:WRK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -7.33% 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 wrkr and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, wrkr ranks #1944 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is wrkr's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
wrkr's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.33%. Based on the distribution chart, wrkr ranks #1944 out of 2885 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does wrkr's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, wrkr ranks #1944 out of 2885 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places wrkr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,885 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 wrkr and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. wrkr's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is wrkr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, wrkr (ASX:WRK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.08 — trading 107.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.33%. 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 wrkr (ASX:WRK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.33% 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.
wrkr Ltd, formerly Integrated Payment Technologies Ltd develops technology to facilitate the secure storage and transmission of data concerning payments. Its services include ClickSuper Service, Payment Adviser Service, and Bill Exchange Service. The company's only operating segment is engaged in the provision of services that enable its customers to meet their regulatory compliance across the hire-to-retire life cycle. It does that by facilitating the transfer of data and payments between regulated authorities and participants of the ecosystem (HR/payrolls, Accountants, Banks, APRA, SMSF Funds, and federal departments like the ATO). It operates in the one geographical segment of Australia.
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