DYSL (Dynasil of America) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.44% (As of Sep. 2019)

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DYSL Dynasil Corp of America DYSL
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What is Dynasil of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Dynasil of America DYSL -0.55% 16 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.44% as of Sep. 2019. GuruFocus rates DYSL with a GF Score™ of 16/100.

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. Dynasil of America's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $-0.36 Mil. Dynasil of America's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $24.97 Mil. Therefore, Dynasil of America's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was -1.44%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

DYSL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Dynasil of America  (OTCPK:DYSL) 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.


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Dynasil of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dynasil of America'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.

Dynasil of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Dynasil of America Annual Data
Trend Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.30 3.76 10.55 7.48 -1.50

Dynasil of America Quarterly Data
Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.77 -1.53 1.26 -4.20 -1.44

DYSL vs UCLE, MIND, MEEC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Dynasil of America'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.


Dynasil of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Dynasil of America Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Dynasil of America's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2019 )  (A: Sep. 2018 )(A: Sep. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2019 )  (A: Sep. 2018 )(A: Sep. 2019 )
=-0.37/( (24.877+24.379)/ 2 )
=-0.37/24.628
=-1.50 %

Dynasil of America's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2019 )  (Q: Jun. 2019 )(Q: Sep. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2019 )  (Q: Jun. 2019 )(Q: Sep. 2019 )
=-0.36/( (25.561+24.379)/ 2 )
=-0.36/24.97
=-1.44 %

* 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 (Sep. 2019) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.44% mean?
Dynasil of America (DYSL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.44% as of Sep. 2019. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Dynasil of America and its competitors.
Is Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Dynasil of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.44%. Overall, Dynasil of America has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UCLE and MIND?
Dynasil of America's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.44% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,501 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 Dynasil of America and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dynasil of America's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynasil of America stock overvalued right now?
Dynasil of America (DYSL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.44%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.44%. Dynasil of America's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Dynasil of America (DYSL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.44% as of Sep. 2019. 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.

Dynasil of America Business Description

Address 313 Washington Street, Suite 403, Newton, MA, USA, 02458
Dynasil Corp of America is a USA based company. It operates in three segments. The Optics segment, which is the key revenue driver, encompasses Dynasil Fused Silica, Evaporated Metal Films, Hilger Crystals, and Optometrics. It manufactures commercial products, including optical crystals for sensing in the security and medical imaging markets, and optical components, optical coatings and optical materials for scientific instrumentation and other applications. The Innovation and Development segment consists of the Radiation Monitoring Devices. The Biomedical segment consists of Dynasil Biomedical, a medical technology incubator that owns rights to certain early-stage medical technologies.
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