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GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust (AMEX:GGN) 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.
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust 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.
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust Annual Data
GGN vs FFC, THQ, PEO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust'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.
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.44% mean?
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust (GGN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.44% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust and its competitors. This is 481% above median its historical median of 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust ranks #60 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.44% is 481% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54. GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's value of 39.44% is 768.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust ranks #60 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FFC and THQ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust ranks #60 out of 1632 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54. GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's value of 39.44% is 768.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 4.54, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.54, based on 1,632 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. GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.44% is 768.7% above the industry median. 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 GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.44%, which is 481% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust (GGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.53, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.44%, which is 481% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 768.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.54. GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust (GGN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.44% as of Dec. 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 GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust (GGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.48 is trading 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.53.
GuruFocus considers GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources &ome Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GGN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 39.44% (481% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: $17.53 vs. price of $5.48 (68.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 768.7% above the Asset Management median (#60 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources & Income Trust is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide a high current income and capital appreciation as its secondary objective. To achieve its objective, the fund may invest the majority of its assets in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the gold and natural resources industries. It also intends to earn income through an option planning of writing (selling) covered call options on equity securities in its portfolio.
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