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. ENGlobal's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $-2.00 Mil. ENGlobal's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $13.30 Mil. Therefore, ENGlobal's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -15.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ENGlobal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ENGC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.02 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
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.
ENGlobal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
ENGlobal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ENGlobal'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.
ENGC vs KAST, CCAJ, SODE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ENGlobal'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.
ENGlobal Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ENGlobal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ENGlobal'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 (Sep. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.03% mean?
ENGlobal (ENGC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.03% as of Sep. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on ENGlobal and its competitors.
Is ENGlobal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ENGlobal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.03%. Overall, ENGlobal has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ENGlobal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KAST and CCAJ?
ENGlobal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.03% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02. 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.02, based on 1,779 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 ENGlobal and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ENGlobal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ENGlobal stock overvalued right now?
ENGlobal (ENGC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -15.03%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.03%. ENGlobal'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 ENGlobal (ENGC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -15.03% as of Sep. 2024. 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.
ENGlobal Corp engages in providing engineering and professional services to the energy industry. The company operates through two segments Commercial and Government Services. The Commercial segment derives revenue on contracts from time-and-material fees charged for professional and technical services. The Government segment provides services related to the design, integration and implementation of process distributed control and analyzer systems, advanced automated data gathering systems, information technology and the maintenance of these systems to the U.S. Government globally.
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