PSV Holdings (JSE:PSV) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -16.28% (As of Aug. 2019)

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What is PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

PSV Holdings JSE:PSV Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.28% as of Aug. 2019.

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. PSV Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2019 was R-15.5 Mil. PSV Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2019 was R95.2 Mil. Therefore, PSV Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2019 was -16.28%.

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

JSE:PSV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

PSV Holdings  (JSE:PSV) 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.


PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PSV Holdings'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.

PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

PSV Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb10 Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.11 -36.16 -1.35 -0.76 -25.52

PSV Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Feb10 Aug10 Feb11 Aug11 Feb12 Aug12 Feb13 Aug13 Feb14 Aug14 Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19
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 5.86 -7.02 -5.67 -43.25 -16.28

JSE:PSV vs HON, MMM, GE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, PSV Holdings'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.


PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PSV Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



PSV Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

PSV Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2019 )  (A: Feb. 2018 )(A: Feb. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2019 )  (A: Feb. 2018 )(A: Feb. 2019 )
=-25.295/( (113.484+84.735)/ 2 )
=-25.295/99.1095
=-25.52 %

PSV Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Aug. 2019 )  (Q: Feb. 2019 )(Q: Aug. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Aug. 2019 )  (Q: Feb. 2019 )(Q: Aug. 2019 )
=-15.492/( (84.735+105.591)/ 2 )
=-15.492/95.163
=-16.28 %

* 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 (Aug. 2019) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.28% mean?
PSV Holdings (JSE:PSV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.28% as of Aug. 2019. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on PSV Holdings and its competitors.
Is PSV Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PSV Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.28%.
How does PSV Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
PSV Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.28% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,078 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 PSV Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PSV Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PSV Holdings stock overvalued right now?
PSV Holdings (JSE:PSV) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -16.28%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.28%. 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 PSV Holdings (JSE:PSV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -16.28% as of Aug. 2019. 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.

PSV Holdings Business Description

Address Corner of Serenade & North Reef Roads, Henville Ext. Elandsfontein Rail, Germiston, ZAF, 1429
PSV Holdings Ltd is an industrial engineering holding company. It is engaged in providing steel, stainless steel, industrial supplies, specialized control valves, engineering linings, cryogenic equipment and storage tankers and also provides technology to the mining, water, wastewater management, health care, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors in South Africa and Africa. The company operates in two segments namely Industrial Supplies that includes steel, piping, industrial tools and consumable supplies and others; and Specialized Services that includes comprehensive cryogenic and gas systems. It derives key revenue from the Industrial supplies segment. Geographically, the group has operations in South Africa and other countries.