HGGG (hhgregg) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -12.87% (As of Mar. 2016)

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What is hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

hhgregg HGGG Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.87% as of Mar. 2016.

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. hhgregg's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was $-55 Mil. hhgregg's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was $426 Mil. Therefore, hhgregg's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was -12.87%.

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

HGGG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.93
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

hhgregg  (OTCPK:HGGG) 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.


hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for hhgregg'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.

hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

hhgregg Annual Data
Trend Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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hhgregg Semi-Annual Data
Mar03 Mar04 Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.65 3.85 0.04 -24.28 -12.87

HGGG vs POLCQ, ORLY, AZO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, hhgregg'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.


hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, hhgregg's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



hhgregg Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

hhgregg's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2016 )  (A: Mar. 2015 )(A: Mar. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2016 )  (A: Mar. 2015 )(A: Mar. 2016 )
=-54.879/( (467.629+385.352)/ 2 )
=-54.879/426.4905
=-12.87 %

hhgregg's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2016 )  (Q: Mar. 2015 )(Q: Mar. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2016 )  (Q: Mar. 2015 )(Q: Mar. 2016 )
=-54.879/( (467.629+385.352)/ 2 )
=-54.879/426.4905
=-12.87 %

* 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 one times the annual (Mar. 2016) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.87% mean?
hhgregg (HGGG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.87% as of Mar. 2016. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on hhgregg and its competitors.
Is hhgregg's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
hhgregg's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.87%.
How does hhgregg's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to POLCQ and ORLY?
hhgregg's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.87% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,134 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 hhgregg and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. hhgregg's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is hhgregg stock overvalued right now?
hhgregg (HGGG) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.87%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.87%. 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 hhgregg (HGGG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.87% as of Mar. 2016. 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.

hhgregg Business Description

Address 160 West Carmel Drive, Suite 263, Carmel, IN, USA, 46240
hhgregg Inc is a part of the retail sector. It is a multi-regional retailer which provides an extensive selection of premium appliances, consumer electronics, home products and computers and tablets in its brick-and-mortar stores in the United States via hhgregg.com. The company's sales are categorized into four products; Appliances, which include refrigerators, cooking ranges, dishwashers; Consumer electronics such as 4K and OLED televisions and audio systems; Home Products which include furniture and mattresses and computer systems.