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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. LiqTech International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.84 Mil. LiqTech International's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.83 Mil. Therefore, LiqTech International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -41.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LiqTech International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LIQT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.98 Med: -29.68 Max: 0.16
Current: -30.55
During the past 13 years, LiqTech International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 0.16%. The lowest was -102.98%. And the median was -29.68%.
LIQT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 94.93% of 3077
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs LIQT: -30.55
LiqTech International (NAS:LIQT) 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 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.
LiqTech International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
LiqTech International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
LIQT vs SCWO, CLIR, RAIN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LiqTech International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiqTech International'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 -41.96% mean?
LiqTech International (LIQT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -41.96% 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 LiqTech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2921 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is LiqTech International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
LiqTech International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -41.96%. Based on the distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2921 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LiqTech International has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiqTech International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SCWO and CLIR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2921 out of 3077 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places LiqTech International in the lower half of its 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 3,077 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 LiqTech International 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. LiqTech International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -41.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiqTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International (LIQT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.83, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -41.96%. LiqTech International's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 LiqTech International (LIQT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -41.96% 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 LiqTech International (LIQT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.83.
GuruFocus considers LiqTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIQT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -41.96%
GF Value™: $1.83 vs. price of $0.64 (65% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIQT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LiqTech International Inc is a clean technology company which provides technology for gas and liquid purification by manufacturing ceramic silicon carbide filters. The company is renowned in three business areas: ceramic membranes and membrane incorporated liquid filtration systems, ceramic diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to control soot exhaust particles and black carbon emission from diesel engines, and plastic components for usage across various industries. The company's product portfolio consists of ceramic silicon membranes for liquid filtration, diesel particulate filters, Hybrid Technology Membranes and others. The Company operates through three reportable segments: Systems and Aftermarket, Filters and Membranes, and Components.
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