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CKX LandsCKX -1.75%60 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.21% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates CKX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Oil & Gas companies, CKX Lands ranks better than 90.82% on this metric.
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. CKX Lands's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.49 Mil. CKX Lands's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.10 Mil. Therefore, CKX Lands's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CKX Lands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CKX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.59 Med: 1.85 Max: 14.64
Current: 13.92
During the past 13 years, CKX Lands's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.64%. The lowest was -7.59%. And the median was 1.85%.
CKX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.82% of 1035
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.49
vs CKX: 13.92
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.
CKX Lands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CKX Lands Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CKX Lands'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.
CKX vs PRT, EONR, SPND: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CKX Lands'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.
CKX Lands Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CKX Lands's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CKX Lands'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.21% mean?
CKX Lands (CKX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.21% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CKX Lands and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #95 out of 1035 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is CKX Lands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CKX Lands' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.21% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.49. CKX Lands' value of 2.21% is 11.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #95 out of 1035 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CKX Lands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKX Lands' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PRT and EONR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #95 out of 1035 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CKX Lands in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.49. CKX Lands' value of 2.21% is 11.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 2.49, CKX Lands has consistently been below the industry average. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.49, based on 1,035 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. CKX Lands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.21% is 11.2% below the industry median. 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 CKX Lands and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKX Lands's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.21%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKX Lands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands (CKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $10.41 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.21%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 11.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.49. CKX Lands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 CKX Lands (CKX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.21% as of Jun. 2026. 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.
Is CKX Lands (CKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.41 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers CKX Lands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CKX:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.21% (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $10.41 (51.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#95 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way, and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. It has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Timber segment.
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