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Earthworks IndustriesEAATF -82.31% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 72,102.13% as of May. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 245 Waste Management companies, Earthworks Industries ranks better than 99.59% 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. Earthworks Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $16.94 Mil. Earthworks Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.02 Mil. Therefore, Earthworks Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 72,102.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Earthworks Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
EAATF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3012.7 Med: -9.85 Max: 3612.45
Current: 3612.45
During the past 13 years, Earthworks Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 3612.45%. The lowest was -3012.70%. And the median was -9.85%.
EAATF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 99.59% of 245
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs EAATF: 3612.45
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.
Earthworks Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Earthworks Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Earthworks Industries'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.
EAATF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Earthworks Industries'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.
Earthworks Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Earthworks Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Earthworks Industries'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 (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 72,102.13% mean?
Earthworks Industries (EAATF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 72,102.13% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Earthworks Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Earthworks Industries ranks #1 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Earthworks Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Earthworks Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 72,102.13%. The Waste Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Earthworks Industries' value of 72,102.13% is 3569312.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Earthworks Industries ranks #1 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Earthworks Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Earthworks Industries ranks #1 out of 245 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Earthworks Industries in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02. Earthworks Industries' value of 72,102.13% is 3569312.4% above this benchmark. 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 2.02, based on 245 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. Earthworks Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 72,102.13% is 3569312.4% above 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 Earthworks Industries and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Earthworks Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 72,102.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Earthworks Industries stock overvalued right now?
Earthworks Industries (EAATF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 72,102.13%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 72,102.13% and 3569312.4% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.02. 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 Earthworks Industries (EAATF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 72,102.13% as of May. 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.
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