Patagonia GoldHGLD +3.90%29 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.02% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HGLD with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Patagonia Gold ranks better than 59.54% 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. Patagonia Gold's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.80 Mil. Patagonia Gold's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $92.39 Mil. Therefore, Patagonia Gold's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patagonia Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HGLD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.72 Med: -10.87 Max: 11.14
Current: -9.24
During the past 13 years, Patagonia Gold's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.14%. The lowest was -25.72%. And the median was -10.87%.
HGLD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 59.54% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.27
vs HGLD: -9.24
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.
Patagonia Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Patagonia Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patagonia Gold'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Patagonia Gold'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.
Patagonia Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Patagonia Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patagonia Gold'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 -16.02% mean?
Patagonia Gold (HGLD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.02% 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 Patagonia Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patagonia Gold ranks #1079 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Patagonia Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Patagonia Gold's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Patagonia Gold ranks #1079 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patagonia Gold has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patagonia Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Patagonia Gold ranks #1079 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Patagonia Gold in the upper 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 Patagonia Gold and its competitors. Patagonia Gold's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patagonia Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patagonia Gold (HGLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 1233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.02%. Patagonia Gold's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Patagonia Gold (HGLD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.02% 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.
Is Patagonia Gold (HGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patagonia Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 1233.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.03.
GuruFocus considers Patagonia Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HGLD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -16.02%
GF Value™: $0.03 vs. price of $0.40 (1233.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patagonia Gold Corp is a Canada-based mineral exploration company. The firm is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver projects in the southern Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile. It also holds interests in mineral exploration companies, which are involved in the identification, acquisition, development, and exploitation of mineral projects. Some of its projects include the Calcatreu, Cap-Oeste, El Tranquilo, La Josefina, La Manchuria and others.
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