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Celulosa ArgentinaBUE:CELU -1.88% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -81.53% as of Aug. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Celulosa Argentina ranks worse than 95.82% 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. Celulosa Argentina's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was ARS-298,541 Mil. Celulosa Argentina's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was ARS366,195 Mil. Therefore, Celulosa Argentina's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 was -81.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celulosa Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CELU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.88 Med: -3.92 Max: 16.75
Current: -24.88
During the past 13 years, Celulosa Argentina's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 16.75%. The lowest was -24.88%. And the median was -3.92%.
BUE:CELU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 95.82% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs BUE:CELU: -24.88
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) 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.
Celulosa Argentina Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Celulosa Argentina Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celulosa Argentina'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.
BUE:CELU vs SLVM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Celulosa Argentina'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.
Celulosa Argentina Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Celulosa Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celulosa Argentina'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 (Aug. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -81.53% mean?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -81.53% as of Aug. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Celulosa Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Celulosa Argentina's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -81.53%. Based on the distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Celulosa Argentina's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 287 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Celulosa Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.97, based on 287 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 Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celulosa Argentina's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -81.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celulosa Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -81.53%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -81.53%. 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 Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -81.53% as of Aug. 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.
Celulosa Argentina SA is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of forest products. Its product portfolio includes Paper products, cellulose pulp, forest products as well as wood products. Geographically, the activities of the company are carried out through Argentina.
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