Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX:ZMI) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -6.33% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Zinc of Ireland NL ASX:ZMI Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.33% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,664 Metals & Mining companies, Zinc of Ireland NL ranks better than 54.05% 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. Zinc of Ireland NL's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.65 Mil. Zinc of Ireland NL's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.23 Mil. Therefore, Zinc of Ireland NL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.33%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zinc of Ireland NL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ZMI' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -281.63   Med: -13.74   Max: -5.02
Current: -13.76

During the past 13 years, Zinc of Ireland NL's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -5.02%. The lowest was -281.63%. And the median was -13.74%.

ASX:ZMI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
54.05% of 2664 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.41 vs ASX:ZMI: -13.76

Zinc of Ireland NL  (ASX:ZMI) 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.


Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zinc of Ireland NL'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.

Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Zinc of Ireland NL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.61 -6.17 -5.02 -17.20 -18.48

Zinc of Ireland NL Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -29.60 -5.09 -14.42 -20.73 -6.33

Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Zinc of Ireland NL'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.


Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zinc of Ireland NL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Zinc of Ireland NL Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Zinc of Ireland NL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1.808/( (8.919+10.644)/ 2 )
=-1.808/9.7815
=-18.48 %

Zinc of Ireland NL's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.648/( (10.644+9.822)/ 2 )
=-0.648/10.233
=-6.33 %

* 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 -6.33% mean?
Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX:ZMI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.33% 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 Zinc of Ireland NL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc of Ireland NL ranks #1224 out of 2664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Zinc of Ireland NL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Zinc of Ireland NL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc of Ireland NL ranks #1224 out of 2664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Zinc of Ireland NL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zinc of Ireland NL ranks #1224 out of 2664 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Zinc of Ireland NL 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 Zinc of Ireland NL and its competitors. Zinc of Ireland NL's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc of Ireland NL stock overvalued right now?
Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX:ZMI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.33%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.33%. 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 Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX:ZMI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.33% 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.

Zinc of Ireland NL Business Description

Address 431 Roberts Road, Suite B9, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Zinc of Ireland NL is a Perth-based zinc exploration company dedicated to creating and delivering value from high grade Irish-Type zinc projects in Ireland and in Western Australia. The Company operates in one business segment, namely the mineral exploration industry.