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The historical rank and industry rank for Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.81 Med: 26.84 Max: 80.64
Current: 32.35
During the past 5 years, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 80.64%. The lowest was 23.81%. And the median was 26.84%.
HSTC:PAT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 99.63% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs HSTC:PAT: 32.35
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.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus 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.
HSTC:PAT vs DOW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus 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.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus 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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.18% mean?
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.18% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 26.84. Over the past decade, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 23.81 to 80.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #6 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.18% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.81 to a high of 80.64. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's value of 23.18% is 652.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #6 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC ranks #6 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's value of 23.18% is 652.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 23.81 to 80.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.84 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 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. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.18% is 652.6% above the industry median. 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.18%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 26.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫90,997.62, compared to a current price of ₫62,800.00 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.18%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 26.84 and 652.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.08. Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.18% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC (HSTC:PAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫62,800.00 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫90,997.62.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PAT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 23.18% (14% below median its 10-year median of 26.84)
GF Value™: ₫90,997.62 vs. price of ₫62,800.00 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 652.6% above the Chemicals median (#6 of 1612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC Business Description
Vietnam Apatite - Phosphorus JSC engages in the production, processing, and sale of yellow phosphorus and other products derived from yellow phosphorus and apatite, Phosphoric acid. Its product offerings comprise Industrial Phosphoric Acid, Apatite Ore, and Yellow phosphorus.
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