CESX (CES Synergies) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -21.15% (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

CES Synergies CESX Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.15% as of Mar. 2017.

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. CES Synergies's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $-1.62 Mil. CES Synergies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $7.64 Mil. Therefore, CES Synergies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -21.15%.

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

CESX'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.

CES Synergies  (OTCPK:CESX) 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.


CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CES Synergies'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.

CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

CES Synergies Annual Data
Trend Mar12 Mar13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
-344.44 -231.58 -11.10 -12.21 -4.73

CES Synergies Quarterly Data
Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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 11.06 -15.66 -2.38 -12.78 -21.15

CESX vs ALAN, BSHF, ECMT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, CES Synergies'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.


CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CES Synergies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



CES Synergies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

CES Synergies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=-0.387/( (8.389+7.973)/ 2 )
=-0.387/8.181
=-4.73 %

CES Synergies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2017 )  (Q: Dec. 2016 )(Q: Mar. 2017 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2017 )  (Q: Dec. 2016 )(Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-1.616/( (7.973+7.311)/ 2 )
=-1.616/7.642
=-21.15 %

* 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. 2017) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.15% mean?
CES Synergies (CESX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.15% as of Mar. 2017. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CES Synergies and its competitors.
Is CES Synergies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CES Synergies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.15%.
How does CES Synergies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ALAN and BSHF?
CES Synergies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.15% 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 CES Synergies 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. CES Synergies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CES Synergies stock overvalued right now?
CES Synergies (CESX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.15%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.15%. 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 CES Synergies (CESX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.15% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

CES Synergies Business Description

Address 39646 Fig Street, P.O. Box 1299, Crystal Springs, NV, USA, 33524
CES Synergies Inc is a United States of America based company. It is engaged in providing services like asbestos and lead abatement, hazardous materials removal, mold remediation and prevention, indoor air quality and duct cleaning, interior selective demolition, underground storage tank removal, concrete crushing, and demolition and wrecking. The company operates in three business segments that are Remediation, Demolition, and Insulation. The Remediation and Demolition segment generates maximum revenue for the company.