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. Central Energy Partners LP's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was $-5.34 Mil. Central Energy Partners LP's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was $3.83 Mil. Therefore, Central Energy Partners LP's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was -139.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Energy Partners LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ENGY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 2.04 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Central Energy Partners LP (OTCPK:ENGY) 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 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.
Central Energy Partners LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Central Energy Partners LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Central Energy Partners LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
ENGY vs PGAS, SNMP, MRGE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Central Energy Partners LP'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.
Central Energy Partners LP Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Energy Partners LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Energy Partners LP'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 (Jun. 2015) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -139.45% mean?
Central Energy Partners LP (ENGY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -139.45% as of Jun. 2015. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Central Energy Partners LP and its competitors.
Is Central Energy Partners LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Central Energy Partners LP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -139.45%.
How does Central Energy Partners LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PGAS and SNMP?
Central Energy Partners LP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -139.45% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.04, based on 1,027 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 Central Energy Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Energy Partners LP's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -139.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Energy Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Central Energy Partners LP (ENGY) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -139.45%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -139.45%. 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 Central Energy Partners LP (ENGY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -139.45% as of Jun. 2015. 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.
Central Energy Partners LP provides liquid bulk storage, trans-loading, and transportation services for hazardous chemicals and petroleum products. Its key activities include the storage, transportation and railcar trans-loading of bulk liquids, including hazardous chemicals and petroleum products. It transports a range of hazardous products, such as aluminum sulfate solution, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, aqua ammonia, sodium bisulfate and fuel blends.
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