i-CABLE CommunicationsICABF Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -63.93% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, i-CABLE Communications ranks worse than 95.05% 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. i-CABLE Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-70.21 Mil. i-CABLE Communications's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $109.82 Mil. Therefore, i-CABLE Communications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -63.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for i-CABLE Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ICABF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.99 Med: -25.54 Max: -16.69
Current: -56.59
During the past 13 years, i-CABLE Communications's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -16.69%. The lowest was -77.99%. And the median was -25.54%.
ICABF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 95.05% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs ICABF: -56.59
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.
i-CABLE Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
i-CABLE Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for i-CABLE Communications'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.
ICABF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, i-CABLE Communications'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.
i-CABLE Communications Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, i-CABLE Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where i-CABLE Communications'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -63.93% mean?
i-CABLE Communications (ICABF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -63.93% 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 i-CABLE Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #346 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is i-CABLE Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
i-CABLE Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -63.93%. Based on the distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #346 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does i-CABLE Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, i-CABLE Communications ranks #346 out of 364 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places i-CABLE Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.47, based on 364 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 i-CABLE Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. i-CABLE Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -63.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i-CABLE Communications stock overvalued right now?
i-CABLE Communications (ICABF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -63.93%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -63.93%. 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 i-CABLE Communications (ICABF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -63.93% 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.
i-CABLE Communications Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two business segments; the Media segment includes operations related to the domestic free television programme service, advertising, television relay service, programme licensing, theatrical release and other media related businesses; and the Telecommunications segment includes operations related to broadband internet access services, portal operation, telephony services, network leasing, network construction, mobile service and mobile agency service as well as other telecommunications related businesses. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Telecommunications segment. Geographically, the group mainly operates and generates almost all of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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