Helo (HLOC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -7.18% (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Helo HLOC 40 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.18% as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates HLOC with a GF Score™ of 40/100.

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. Helo's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-1.07 Mil. Helo's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $14.93 Mil. Therefore, Helo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was -7.18%.

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

HLOC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Helo  (OTCPK:HLOC) 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.


Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helo'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.

Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Helo Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -100.87 -432.23 -58.70 -68.46 -148.04

Helo Quarterly Data
Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Jun22 Sep22 Jun23 Sep23
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -522.16 -2,937.33 0.00 -1.94 -7.18

HLOC vs VUZI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Helo'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.


Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Helo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Helo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=-1.923/( (1.998+0.6)/ 2 )
=-1.923/1.299
=-148.04 %

Helo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Sep. 2023 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Sep. 2023 )
=-1.072/( (15.468+14.389)/ 2 )
=-1.072/14.9285
=-7.18 %

* 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 (Sep. 2023) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -7.18% mean?
Helo (HLOC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -7.18% as of Sep. 2023. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Helo and its competitors.
Is Helo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Helo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.18%. Overall, Helo has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VUZI?
Helo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -7.18% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.45. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.45, based on 2,501 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 Helo and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helo stock overvalued right now?
Helo (HLOC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -7.18%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.18%. Helo's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Helo (HLOC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -7.18% as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Helo Business Description

Address 3401 North Miami Avenue, Suite 202, Miami, FL, USA, 33127
Helo Corp is a life-sensing technology company. The company designs, manufactures, and sells connected, next-generation, wearable devices, and mobile products. It designs and sells its own range of integrated mobile technology products such as SPACE Wireless smartphones and Helo smart bands. These products are manufactured by third-party factories in China. It also provides mobile telecom services to consumers through exclusive sales agreements with regional third-party distributors across the world.
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