JACO (Jaco Electronics) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.81% (As of Mar. 2009)

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What is Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Jaco Electronics JACO Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.81% as of Mar. 2009.

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. Jaco Electronics's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $0.7 Mil. Jaco Electronics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was $36.9 Mil. Therefore, Jaco Electronics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 was 1.81%.

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

JACO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Jaco Electronics  (OTCPK:JACO) 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.


Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jaco Electronics'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.

Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Jaco Electronics Annual Data
Trend Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.60 -5.31 -8.53 0.08 -12.79

Jaco Electronics Quarterly Data
Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09
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 -3.70 -49.27 -88.01 -16.64 1.81

JACO vs OMPS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Jaco Electronics'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.


Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jaco Electronics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Jaco Electronics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Jaco Electronics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2008 )  (A: Jun. 2007 )(A: Jun. 2008 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2008 )  (A: Jun. 2007 )(A: Jun. 2008 )
=-9.136/( (70.671+72.208)/ 2 )
=-9.136/71.4395
=-12.79 %

Jaco Electronics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2009 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2009 )  (Q: Dec. 2008 )(Q: Mar. 2009 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2009 )  (Q: Dec. 2008 )(Q: Mar. 2009 )
=0.668/( (51.959+21.81)/ 2 )
=0.668/36.8845
=1.81 %

* 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. 2009) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.81% mean?
Jaco Electronics (JACO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.81% as of Mar. 2009. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Jaco Electronics and its competitors.
Is Jaco Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Jaco Electronics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.81%. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Jaco Electronics' value of 1.81% is 25.8% below this industry median.
How does Jaco Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to OMPS?
Jaco Electronics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.81% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44. Jaco Electronics' value of 1.81% is 25.8% below this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.44, based on 2,502 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. Jaco Electronics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.81% is 25.8% below 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 Jaco Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jaco Electronics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaco Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Jaco Electronics (JACO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.81%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.81% and 25.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.44. 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 Jaco Electronics (JACO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.81% as of Mar. 2009. 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.

Jaco Electronics Business Description

Address 145 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY, USA, 11788
Jaco Electronics Inc is engaged in the distribution of electronic components. Its products include embedded box containers, inverters, LCD monitors, open frame monitors, single board computers, among others.