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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. Avalon Advanced Materials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-12.01 Mil. Avalon Advanced Materials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $95.74 Mil. Therefore, Avalon Advanced Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -12.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avalon Advanced Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
AVLND'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.99 Med: -2.9 Max: -0.47
Current: -16.99
During the past 13 years, Avalon Advanced Materials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -0.47%. The lowest was -16.99%. And the median was -2.90%.
AVLND's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 50.32% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.27
vs AVLND: -16.99
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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Avalon Advanced Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avalon Advanced Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials'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 four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.54% mean?
Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.54% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1325 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1325 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1325 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Avalon Advanced Materials 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 Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $514.33, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 98.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.54%. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.54% as of May. 2026. 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.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 98.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $514.33.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVLND:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -12.54%
GF Value™: $514.33 vs. price of $5.65 (98.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVLND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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