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Carlton PreciousCPIFF +6.67% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.57% as of Apr. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Carlton Precious ranks better than 60.85% 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. Carlton Precious's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.61 Mil. Carlton Precious's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $9.32 Mil. Therefore, Carlton Precious's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -6.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlton Precious's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CPIFF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.24 Med: -10.53 Max: 88.36
Current: -9.3
During the past 13 years, Carlton Precious's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 88.36%. The lowest was -118.24%. And the median was -10.53%.
CPIFF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 60.85% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.27
vs CPIFF: -9.30
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.
Carlton Precious Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Carlton Precious Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carlton Precious'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Carlton Precious'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.
Carlton Precious Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Carlton Precious's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlton Precious'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.57% mean?
Carlton Precious (CPIFF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.57% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Carlton Precious and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlton Precious ranks #1044 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Carlton Precious' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Carlton Precious' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Carlton Precious ranks #1044 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Carlton Precious' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Carlton Precious ranks #1044 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Carlton Precious in the upper 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 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 Carlton Precious and its competitors. Carlton Precious's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlton Precious stock overvalued right now?
Carlton Precious (CPIFF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -6.57%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.57%. 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 Carlton Precious (CPIFF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -6.57% as of Apr. 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.
Carlton Precious Inc is a public junior mineral exploration company engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties located in Peru, Australia, and the United States. The Company's objective is to build long-term shareholder value by identifying, acquiring, and advancing high-potential precious metals projects in the Americas and Australia. Its project portfolio includes the Dunfee and Copper Hills Properties in the United States, the Esquilache Project in Peru, and the Yandoit and Stavely Projects in Australia.
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