CFTN (Clifton Mining Co) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Clifton Mining Co CFTN +0.30% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20.

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. Clifton Mining Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was $ Mil. Clifton Mining Co's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was $ Mil. Therefore, Clifton Mining Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

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

CFTN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Clifton Mining Co  (OTCPK:CFTN) 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.


Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clifton Mining Co'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.

Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Clifton Mining Co'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.


Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Clifton Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Clifton Mining Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Clifton Mining Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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Clifton Mining Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=/( (+)/ )
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= %

* 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 (. 20) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Clifton Mining Co (CFTN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Clifton Mining Co and its competitors.
Is Clifton Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Clifton Mining Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%.
How does Clifton Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Clifton Mining Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% 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 Clifton Mining Co and its competitors. Clifton Mining Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clifton Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Clifton Mining Co (CFTN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. 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 Clifton Mining Co (CFTN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Clifton Mining Co Business Description

Address 705 East 50 South, American Fork, UT, USA, 84003
Clifton Mining Co is mainly engaged in mining property management by joint venturing the properties to other companies, including the use of the company's equipment to bring the claims into production and investing in other businesses. It generates revenue by leasing its patented mining claims and milling equipment to third parties, either through direct leasing fees or joint venture relationships, and by receiving net smelter royalty payments. The Company also owns two mill buildings located in Gold Hill, Utah, along with some milling and mining equipment located in those buildings.