Tungsten West (FRA:540) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -236.22% (As of Sep. 2025)

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FRA:540 Tungsten West PLC FRA:540
28 GF Score
Price €0.42
GF Value €0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Tungsten West FRA:540 +1.21% 28 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -236.22% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:540 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Tungsten West ranks worse than 86.16% 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. Tungsten West's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-93.03 Mil. Tungsten West's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €39.39 Mil. Therefore, Tungsten West's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -236.22%.

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

FRA:540' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -134.4   Med: -27.61   Max: -14.28
Current: -134.4

During the past 6 years, Tungsten West's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -14.28%. The lowest was -134.40%. And the median was -27.61%.

FRA:540's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
86.16% of 2666 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365 vs FRA:540: -134.40

Tungsten West  (FRA:540) 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.


Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tungsten West'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.

Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Tungsten West Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -33.19 -32.11 -20.39 -23.72 -59.32

Tungsten West Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -47.08 -2.88 -67.99 -43.37 -236.22

Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Tungsten West'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.


Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


FRA:540
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Tungsten West Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Tungsten West's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2025 )  (A: Mar. 2024 )(A: Mar. 2025 )
=-26.187/( (48.946+39.349)/ 2 )
=-26.187/44.1475
=-59.32 %

Tungsten West's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-93.034/( (39.349+39.421)/ 2 )
=-93.034/39.385
=-236.22 %

* 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -236.22% mean?
Tungsten West (FRA:540) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -236.22% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Tungsten West and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #2297 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Tungsten West's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Tungsten West's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -236.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #2297 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tungsten West has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tungsten West's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #2297 out of 2666 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Tungsten West in the lower 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 Tungsten West and its competitors. Tungsten West's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -236.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tungsten West stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tungsten West (FRA:540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.42 — trading 734% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -236.22%. Tungsten West's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Tungsten West (FRA:540), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -236.22% as of Sep. 2025. 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.

Is Tungsten West (FRA:540) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tungsten West stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.42 is trading 734% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05. GuruFocus considers Tungsten West to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:540:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -236.22%
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.42 (734% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tungsten West Business Description

Other Exchanges TUN:UK540:Germany
Address Hemerdon Mine, Drakelands, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, GBR, PL7 5BS
Tungsten West PLC is a mining exploration company. It is engaged in the mining of tungsten and tin and the processing of secondary aggregates at the Hemerdon Mine, located near Plymouth in southern Devon, United Kingdom.
28GF Score

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