InPlay OilIPOOF -3.67%57 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IPOOF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Oil & Gas companies, InPlay Oil ranks worse than 70.59% 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. InPlay Oil's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101.0 Mil. InPlay Oil's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $810.5 Mil. Therefore, InPlay Oil's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for InPlay Oil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IPOOF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.25 Med: 0.51 Max: 37.27
Current: -3.93
During the past 13 years, InPlay Oil's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 37.27%. The lowest was -44.25%. And the median was 0.51%.
IPOOF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.59% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs IPOOF: -3.93
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.
InPlay Oil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
InPlay Oil Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for InPlay Oil'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.
IPOOF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, InPlay Oil'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.
InPlay Oil Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, InPlay Oil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InPlay Oil'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.46% mean?
InPlay Oil (IPOOF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -12.46% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on InPlay Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #725 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is InPlay Oil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
InPlay Oil's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.46%. Based on the distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #725 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, InPlay Oil has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InPlay Oil's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #725 out of 1027 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places InPlay Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.96. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 1.96, based on 1,027 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 InPlay Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InPlay Oil's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InPlay Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil (IPOOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.31, compared to a current price of $9.97 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.46%. InPlay Oil's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 InPlay Oil (IPOOF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -12.46% as of Mar. 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.
Is InPlay Oil (IPOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.97 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.31.
GuruFocus considers InPlay Oil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IPOOF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -12.46%
GF Value™: $9.31 vs. price of $9.97 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
InPlay Oil Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of petroleum and natural gas properties, and the production and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its petroleum and natural gas operations are located in Alberta, Canada. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential, as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of oil, followed by the sale of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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