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The historical rank and industry rank for Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:GLW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 3.31 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) 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.
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
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HSTC:GLW vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC'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.
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC'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 one times the annual (. 20) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC and its competitors.
Is Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Overall, Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.31, based on 511 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 Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC stock overvalued right now?
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC (HSTC:GLW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC Business Description
Gia Lai Water Supply Sewerage JSC is a part of the water collection, treatment and supply industry. It is engaged in the production and trade of clean water.
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