CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 48 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -59.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks worse than 70.85% 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. CHAR Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.97 Mil. CHAR Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.73 Mil. Therefore, CHAR Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -59.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHAR Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CTRNF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -117.47 Med: -51.29 Max: -2.9
Current: -2.9
During the past 12 years, CHAR Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -2.90%. The lowest was -117.47%. And the median was -51.29%.
CTRNF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.85% of 247
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs CTRNF: -2.90
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.
CHAR Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CHAR Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies'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.
CTRNF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies'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 -59.04% mean?
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -59.04% 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #175 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is CHAR Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CHAR Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -59.04%. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #175 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #175 out of 247 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CHAR Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.92. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Waste Management companies is 1.92, based on 247 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. 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -59.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -59.04%. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -59.04% 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.
Is CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -59.04%
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.20 (15.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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