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. GLG Life Tech's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16.09 Mil. GLG Life Tech's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.02 Mil. Therefore, GLG Life Tech's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -400.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GLG Life Tech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GLGLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.76 Med: -34.34 Max: 240.71
Current: 103.81
During the past 13 years, GLG Life Tech's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 240.71%. The lowest was -96.76%. And the median was -34.34%.
GLGLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.39
vs GLGLF: 103.81
GLG Life Tech (OTCPK:GLGLF) 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.
GLG Life Tech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
GLG Life Tech Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GLG Life Tech'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.
GLGLF vs ADM, TSN, BG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, GLG Life Tech'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.
GLG Life Tech Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, GLG Life Tech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLG Life Tech'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -400.05% mean?
GLG Life Tech (GLGLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -400.05% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on GLG Life Tech and its competitors.
Is GLG Life Tech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
GLG Life Tech's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -400.05%.
How does GLG Life Tech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ADM and TSN?
GLG Life Tech's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -400.05% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.39, based on 1,987 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 GLG Life Tech and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLG Life Tech's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -400.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG Life Tech stock overvalued right now?
GLG Life Tech (GLGLF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -400.05%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -400.05%. 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 GLG Life Tech (GLGLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -400.05% as of Mar. 2026. 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.
GLG Life Tech Corp is a supplier of stevia extract, an all-natural sweetener extracted from the stevia plant, and monk fruit extract, an all-natural sweetener extracted from monk fruit (also known as luo han guo). The company specializes in the research and development and, through its long-term contractual relationship with a Chinese firm, produces these extracts for distribution to the food and beverage industry globally. Furthermore, it has expanded its product offerings through the supply of ingredients complementary to the natural high-intensity sweetener market under its Naturals+ product line. GLG has only one reportable segment: the Natural Sweeteners Products segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and the rest from other markets.
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