CEXPF (Cache Exploration) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -129.73% (As of Dec. 2020)


What is Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Cache Exploration CEXPF -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -129.73% as of Dec. 2020.

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. Cache Exploration's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was $-3.43 Mil. Cache Exploration's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was $2.64 Mil. Therefore, Cache Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was -129.73%.

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

CEXPF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Cache Exploration  (OTCPK:CEXPF) 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.


Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cache Exploration'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.

Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Cache Exploration Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -240.00 -215.29 -54.29 -42.97 -47.12

Cache Exploration Quarterly Data
Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20
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 -20.08 -16.49 -29.25 -140.98 -129.73

Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Cache Exploration'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.


Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Cache Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Cache Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Cache Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2020 )  (A: Sep. 2019 )(A: Sep. 2020 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2020 )  (A: Sep. 2019 )(A: Sep. 2020 )
=-0.768/( (1.323+1.937)/ 2 )
=-0.768/1.63
=-47.12 %

Cache Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2020 )  (Q: Sep. 2020 )(Q: Dec. 2020 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2020 )  (Q: Sep. 2020 )(Q: Dec. 2020 )
=-3.428/( (1.937+3.348)/ 2 )
=-3.428/2.6425
=-129.73 %

* 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 (Dec. 2020) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -129.73% mean?
Cache Exploration (CEXPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -129.73% as of Dec. 2020. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Cache Exploration and its competitors.
Is Cache Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Cache Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -129.73%.
How does Cache Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Cache Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -129.73% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Cache Exploration and its competitors. Cache Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -129.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cache Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Cache Exploration (CEXPF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -129.73%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -129.73%. 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 Cache Exploration (CEXPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -129.73% as of Dec. 2020. 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.

Cache Exploration Business Description

Address 213 - 333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6A 4C1
Cache Exploration Inc is a gold focused company that holds and operates the Kiyuk Lake Property which covers 590km2 in SW Nunavut: the project features number of gold bearing prospects including 2017 identification of 8m of 26.4 g/t gold at the Rusty Zone and extensive mineralization at East Gold Point with 64 m at 1.5 g/t gold and 10 m at 6.5 g/t gold.