Allergan (FRA:AG4) Return-on-Tangible-Asset : 28.05% (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Allergan Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

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. Allergan's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was €1,743 Mil. Allergan's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was €6,213 Mil. Therefore, Allergan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 28.05%.

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FRA:AG4's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked ^*
in the Drug Manufacturers industry.
Industry Median: 1.585
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Allergan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

The historical data trend for Allergan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:

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Allergan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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Allergan Quarterly Data
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Return-on-Tangible-Asset	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															19.47	15.36	24.41	17.75	28.05

Competitive Comparison of Allergan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Allergan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:

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Allergan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset Distribution in the Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Allergan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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Allergan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Allergan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset	=	Net Income	/	( (Total Tangible Assets	+	Total Tangible Assets)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2014 )		(A: Dec. 2013 )		(A: Dec. 2014 )
	=	Net Income	/	( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets	+	Total Assets - Intangible Assets)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2014 )		(A: Dec. 2013 )		(A: Dec. 2014 )
	=	1236.126	/	( (4806.977	+	6679.64)	/ 2 )
	=	1236.126	/	5743.3085
	=	21.52 %

Allergan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset	=	Net Income	/	( (Total Tangible Assets	+	Total Tangible Assets)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2014 )		(Q: Sep. 2014 )		(Q: Dec. 2014 )
	=	Net Income	/	( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets	+	Total Assets - Intangible Assets)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2014 )		(Q: Sep. 2014 )		(Q: Dec. 2014 )
	=	1742.676	/	( (5746.591	+	6679.64)	/ 2 )
	=	1742.676	/	6213.1155
	=	28.05 %

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 (Dec. 2014) net income data.

Allergan (FRA:AG4) 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.

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Allergan IncÂ incorporated in Delaware in 1977.Â It is a multi-specialty health care company. The Company is engaged in the developing and commercializing pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and over-the-counter products that enable people to live life to its full potential - to see more clearly, move more freely and express themselves more fully. It offers products for the ophthalmic, neurological, medical aesthetics, medical dermatology, breast aesthetics, urological and other specialty markets in more than 100 countries around the world. It is also engaged in specialty pharmaceutical, biologic and medical device research and development. The Company's business segments are specialty pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The specialty pharmaceuticals segment produces pharmaceutical products, including: ophthalmic products for dry eye, glaucoma, inflammation, infection, allergy and retinal disease;Â BotoxÂ for certain therapeutic and aesthetic indications; skin care products for acne, psoriasis, eyelash growth and other prescription and over-the-counter skin care products; and urologics products. The medical devices segment produces medical devices, including: breast implants for augmentation, revision and reconstructive surgery and tissue expanders; and facial aesthetics products. The Company sells its products directly through itsÂ own sales subsidiaries in approximately 40 countries and, supplemented by independent distributors, in over 100 countries.Â Its products are sold to drug wholesalers, independent and chain drug stores, pharmacies, commercial optical chains, opticians, mass merchandisers, food stores, hospitals, group purchasing organizations, integrated direct hospital networks, ambulatory surgery centers, government purchasing agencies and medical practitioners. The Company also utilize distributors for its products in smaller international markets.Â The Company's competitors include Akorn, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Inc./Novartis AG, Abbott Laboratories, Alimera Sciences, Inc., BauschÂ & Lomb, Inc., a division of Valeant, Genentech/Hoffmann La Roche AG, MerckÂ & Co., Pfizer Inc., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Santen Seiyaku. Mentor and Sientra, Inc., or Sientra, a partner of Silimed, LifeCell Corporation, CR Bard Inc. The Company's operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act, the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act, the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and other current and potential future federal, state or local regulations.

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