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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. Blue Water Petroleum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2014 was $-0.43 Mil. Blue Water Petroleum's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2014 was $0.40 Mil. Therefore, Blue Water Petroleum's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2014 was -106.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Water Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BWPC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 2.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Blue Water Petroleum (OTCPK:BWPC) 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.
Blue Water Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Blue Water Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Water Petroleum'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.
Blue Water Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
BWPC vs EUENF, ATLS, JONEQ: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Blue Water Petroleum'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.
Blue Water Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Blue Water Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Water Petroleum'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 (Apr. 2014) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -106.73% mean?
Blue Water Petroleum (BWPC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -106.73% as of Apr. 2014. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Blue Water Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Blue Water Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Blue Water Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -106.73%.
How does Blue Water Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EUENF and ATLS?
Blue Water Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -106.73% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.29. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Waste Management companies is 2.29, based on 247 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 Blue Water Petroleum and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Water Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -106.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Water Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Blue Water Petroleum (BWPC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -106.73%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -106.73%. 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 Blue Water Petroleum (BWPC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -106.73% as of Apr. 2014. 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.
Blue Water Petroleum Corp is a holding company with the wholly owned subsidiary Blue Water Limited, LLC. Blue Water Limited, LLC holds the rights to the oil and gas mining claims in Montana and will hold future claims that are acquired. Company is engaged in recycling pyrolysis services. The company focused on creating value with pyrolysis treatment techniques that convert waste hydrocarbon materials, and petroleum sludge into saleable products, and oil and upgrading low-quality crude oil by increasing API gravity while reducing contamination. Currently company is operating Recycling recovery of substances and energy from waste, Waste Management, Catalytic technologies etc.
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