ISLV (International Silver) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -536.57% (As of Jun. 2014)

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What is International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

International Silver ISLV -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -536.57% as of Jun. 2014.

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. International Silver's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was $-2.88 Mil. International Silver's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was $0.54 Mil. Therefore, International Silver's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -536.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ISLV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.25
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

International Silver  (OTCPK:ISLV) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Silver'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.

International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

International Silver Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -105.13 -515.05 -1,455.87 -671.32 -529.23

International Silver Quarterly Data
Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -338.95 -458.35 -465.61 -479.62 -536.57

ISLV vs AHNR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Silver subindustry, International Silver'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.


International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



International Silver Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

International Silver's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=-3.694/( (0.713+0.683)/ 2 )
=-3.694/0.698
=-529.23 %

International Silver's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2014 )  (Q: Mar. 2014 )(Q: Jun. 2014 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2014 )  (Q: Mar. 2014 )(Q: Jun. 2014 )
=-2.876/( (0.583+0.489)/ 2 )
=-2.876/0.536
=-536.57 %

* 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 (Jun. 2014) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -536.57% mean?
International Silver (ISLV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -536.57% as of Jun. 2014. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on International Silver and its competitors.
Is International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
International Silver's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -536.57%.
How does International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AHNR?
International Silver's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -536.57% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 International Silver and its competitors. International Silver's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -536.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Silver stock overvalued right now?
International Silver (ISLV) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -536.57%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -536.57%. 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 International Silver (ISLV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -536.57% as of Jun. 2014. 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.

International Silver Business Description

Address 5210 E. Williams Circle, Suite 700, Tucson, AZ, USA, 85711
International Silver Inc is an exploration stage company that engages in exploration activities. The company is planning to acquire, stake claims or lease exploration properties and conduct exploration activities in North America. Its business strategy is to acquire and explore silver properties throughout North and South America. Its properties include Prince Mine property. Castleton tailings project, New Butte mining properties, Magna Charta property. The company generates revenues from a mineral lease agreement and engineering related consulting services.