ESTRF (Estre Ambiental) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -12.27% (As of Jun. 2019)

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What is Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Estre Ambiental ESTRF -90.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.27% as of Jun. 2019.

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. Estre Ambiental's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was $-48.2 Mil. Estre Ambiental's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was $393.3 Mil. Therefore, Estre Ambiental's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was -12.27%.

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

ESTRF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 2.255
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Estre Ambiental  (OTCPK:ESTRF) 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.


Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Estre Ambiental'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.

Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Estre Ambiental Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
0.00 -0.07 2.93 -35.46

Estre Ambiental Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.37 -8.10 -13.12 -62.58 -12.27

ESTRF vs OCLN, HDII, CWSS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Estre Ambiental'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.


Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Estre Ambiental's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Estre Ambiental Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Estre Ambiental's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=-168.088/( (544.949+403.191)/ 2 )
=-168.088/474.07
=-35.46 %

Estre Ambiental's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Jun. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Jun. 2019 )
=-48.24/( (403.191+383.328)/ 2 )
=-48.24/393.2595
=-12.27 %

* 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 two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2019) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.27% mean?
Estre Ambiental (ESTRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.27% as of Jun. 2019. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Estre Ambiental and its competitors.
Is Estre Ambiental's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Estre Ambiental's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.27%.
How does Estre Ambiental's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to OCLN and HDII?
Estre Ambiental's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.27% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.26. 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 2.26, based on 244 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 Estre Ambiental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Estre Ambiental's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Estre Ambiental stock overvalued right now?
Estre Ambiental (ESTRF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.27%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.27%. 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 Estre Ambiental (ESTRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.27% as of Jun. 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.

Estre Ambiental Business Description

Address 4509, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 8th Floor,Vila Olimpia, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-133
Estre Ambiental Inc waste management company in Brazil which operates in the Southeast, South and Northeast regions of Brazil. It operates its own landfills and is engaged in the final treatment of hazardous wastes, temporary storage of waste, collection and burning of landfill biogas, environmental consulting services, recycling, reverse manufacturing of electrical and electronic devices and waste collection, among others activities. The operations are grouped into four business segments Collection and Cleaning Services; Landfills; Oil and Gas; and Value Recovery. It generates a vast majority of its revenue from the collection and cleaning services segment.