EMPPF (EMP Metals) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -8.41% (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

EMP Metals EMPPF -3.80% 24 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates EMPPF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, EMP Metals ranks better than 59.09% 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. EMP Metals's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-2.31 Mil. EMP Metals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $27.45 Mil. Therefore, EMP Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -8.41%.

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

EMPPF' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -599.67   Med: -12.11   Max: -7.63
Current: -9.54

During the past 7 years, EMP Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -7.63%. The lowest was -599.67%. And the median was -12.11%.

EMPPF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
59.09% of 2669 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.41 vs EMPPF: -9.54

EMP Metals  (OTCPK:EMPPF) 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.


EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EMP Metals'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.

EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

EMP Metals Annual Data
Trend Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -636.36 -25.76 -7.42 -9.24 -11.99

EMP Metals Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -17.06 -8.27 -9.60 -12.04 -8.41

EMPPF vs HL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, EMP Metals'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.


EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, EMP Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EMP Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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EMP Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

EMP Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2025 )  (A: Apr. 2024 )(A: Apr. 2025 )
=-3.09/( (24.466+27.092)/ 2 )
=-3.09/25.779
=-11.99 %

EMP Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jan. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-2.308/( (26.541+28.365)/ 2 )
=-2.308/27.453
=-8.41 %

* 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.41% mean?
EMP Metals (EMPPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.41% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on EMP Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EMP Metals ranks #1092 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is EMP Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
EMP Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. Based on the distribution chart, EMP Metals ranks #1092 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EMP Metals has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EMP Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, EMP Metals ranks #1092 out of 2669 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts EMP Metals 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 EMP Metals and its competitors. EMP Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EMP Metals stock overvalued right now?
EMP Metals (EMPPF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.41%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41%. EMP Metals' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 1 warning sign 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 EMP Metals (EMPPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.41% as of Jan. 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.

EMP Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges 9ST:GermanyEMPS:Canada
Address 252 West Esplanade, Suite 204, North Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7M 0E9
EMP Metals Corp is a Canadian-based exploration company engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties. It is an early-entry lithium exploration and development company focused on large-scale direct lithium extraction (DLE) assets in low political risk jurisdictions of North America. Its current portfolio includes Tyvan, Mansur, and Viewfield project areas. The Company operates in one operating segment, in one geographic location, being the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in Canada.
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