Compass TherapeuticsCMPX +0.86%23 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -34.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPX with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Biotechnology companies, Compass Therapeutics ranks worse than 51.27% 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. Compass Therapeutics's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-73.27 Mil. Compass Therapeutics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $212.38 Mil. Therefore, Compass Therapeutics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Therapeutics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CMPX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.92 Med: -48.09 Max: -22.2
Current: -37.7
During the past 8 years, Compass Therapeutics's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -22.20%. The lowest was -79.92%. And the median was -48.09%.
CMPX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 51.27% of 1412
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -35.475
vs CMPX: -37.70
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.
Compass Therapeutics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Compass Therapeutics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Therapeutics'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.
CMPX vs XFOR, LRMR, PROK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Compass Therapeutics'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.
Compass Therapeutics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Compass Therapeutics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Therapeutics'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -34.50% mean?
Compass Therapeutics (CMPX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -34.50% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Compass Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Therapeutics ranks #724 out of 1412 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Compass Therapeutics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Compass Therapeutics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -34.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Therapeutics ranks #724 out of 1412 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Therapeutics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to XFOR and LRMR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Compass Therapeutics ranks #724 out of 1412 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Compass Therapeutics in the lower half of its 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Biotechnology 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 Compass Therapeutics and its competitors. Compass Therapeutics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -34.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Compass Therapeutics (CMPX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -34.50%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -34.50%. Compass Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Compass Therapeutics (CMPX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -34.50% as of Mar. 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.
Compass Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company that develops proprietary antibody therapeutics to engage the immune system to treat multiple human diseases. The company's scientific focus is on the relationship between angiogenesis, the immune system, and tumor growth. It is engaged in drug discovery by leveraging its proprietary antibody discovery engine to target the immune system and identify optimal combinations empirically broadly. Through StitchMabs and common light chain platforms, these combinatorial insights can be rapidly translated into tailored bispecifics with monoclonal-like manufacturability. Its pipeline is comprised of the following product candidates; CTX-009, CTX-471, CTX-10726, VEGF-A, Bispecific, and CTX-8371.
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