CENBF (CEN Biotech) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -98.01% (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

CEN Biotech CENBF Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -98.01% as of Mar. 2023.

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. CEN Biotech's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-1.60 Mil. CEN Biotech's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $1.64 Mil. Therefore, CEN Biotech's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was -98.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CENBF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 3.15
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

CEN Biotech  (OTCPK:CENBF) 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.


CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEN Biotech'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.

CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

CEN Biotech Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -350.31 -330.32 870.76 -1,107.76 -78.60

CEN Biotech Quarterly Data
Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
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 -50.81 -73.07 -88.79 -107.71 -98.01

CENBF vs INLB, NEPT, SGBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, CEN Biotech'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.


CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



CEN Biotech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

CEN Biotech's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2022 )  (A: Dec. 2021 )(A: Dec. 2022 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2022 )  (A: Dec. 2021 )(A: Dec. 2022 )
=-1.515/( (2.055+1.8)/ 2 )
=-1.515/1.9275
=-78.60 %

CEN Biotech's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2023 )  (Q: Dec. 2022 )(Q: Mar. 2023 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2023 )  (Q: Dec. 2022 )(Q: Mar. 2023 )
=-1.604/( (1.8+1.473)/ 2 )
=-1.604/1.6365
=-98.01 %

* 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 (Mar. 2023) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -98.01% mean?
CEN Biotech (CENBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -98.01% as of Mar. 2023. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CEN Biotech and its competitors.
Is CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CEN Biotech's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -98.01%.
How does CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to INLB and NEPT?
CEN Biotech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -98.01% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.15. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.15, based on 1,009 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 CEN Biotech and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEN Biotech's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -98.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEN Biotech stock overvalued right now?
CEN Biotech (CENBF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -98.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -98.01%. 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 CEN Biotech (CENBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -98.01% as of Mar. 2023. 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.

CEN Biotech Business Description

Address 3295 Quality Way, Suite 300, Windsor, ON, CAN, N8T 3R9
CEN Biotech Inc is an early-stage Canadian biopharmaceutical company. The Company grows, sells, and delivers pharmaceutical-grade medical marijuana to patients.