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Primary HydrogenHNATF +7.60%15 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.33% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNATF with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, Primary Hydrogen ranks worse than 71.6% 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. Primary Hydrogen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-0.50 Mil. Primary Hydrogen's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2.34 Mil. Therefore, Primary Hydrogen's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -21.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primary Hydrogen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HNATF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -124.88 Med: -49.75 Max: -7.96
Current: -53.75
During the past 6 years, Primary Hydrogen's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -7.96%. The lowest was -124.88%. And the median was -49.75%.
HNATF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 71.6% of 2669
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.89
vs HNATF: -53.75
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.
Primary Hydrogen Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Primary Hydrogen Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primary Hydrogen'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Primary Hydrogen'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.
Primary Hydrogen Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Primary Hydrogen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primary Hydrogen'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 (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.33% mean?
Primary Hydrogen (HNATF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.33% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Primary Hydrogen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Primary Hydrogen ranks #1911 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Primary Hydrogen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Primary Hydrogen's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Primary Hydrogen ranks #1911 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primary Hydrogen has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primary Hydrogen's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Primary Hydrogen ranks #1911 out of 2669 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Primary Hydrogen in the lower 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 Primary Hydrogen and its competitors. Primary Hydrogen's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primary Hydrogen stock overvalued right now?
Primary Hydrogen (HNATF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.33%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.33%. Primary Hydrogen's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Primary Hydrogen (HNATF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.33% as of May. 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.
Primary Hydrogen Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural hydrogen properties. The group has an extensive portfolio of properties covering over 210 square kilometres across Canada including the Blakelock and Hopkins projects in Ontario, the Point Rosie, Gaspe Ophiolite, Coquihalla, Cogburn, and Crooked Amphibolite. The Marys Harbour and Point Rosie properties are located in Southern Newfoundland and Labrador. The Coquihalla, Cogburn, and Crooked Amphibolite properties are located in Southern British Columbia. The Gaspe Ophiolite property is located in Southern Quebec.
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