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Talisman MetalsLSE:TLM Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 479.33% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Talisman Metals ranks better than 99.55% 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. Talisman Metals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.73 Mil. Talisman Metals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.61 Mil. Therefore, Talisman Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 479.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talisman Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:TLM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.59 Med: -13.56 Max: 177.9
Current: 177.9
During the past 13 years, Talisman Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 177.90%. The lowest was -118.59%. And the median was -13.56%.
LSE:TLM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 99.55% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365
vs LSE:TLM: 177.90
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.
Talisman Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Talisman Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talisman Metals'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.
LSE:TLM vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Talisman Metals'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.
Talisman Metals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Talisman Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talisman Metals'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 479.33% mean?
Talisman Metals (LSE:TLM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 479.33% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Talisman Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Talisman Metals ranks #12 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Talisman Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Talisman Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 479.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Talisman Metals ranks #12 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Talisman Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Talisman Metals ranks #12 out of 2670 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Talisman Metals in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Talisman Metals and its competitors. Talisman Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 479.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talisman Metals stock overvalued right now?
Talisman Metals (LSE:TLM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 479.33%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 479.33%. 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 Talisman Metals (LSE:TLM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 479.33% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Talisman Metals PLC is engaged in the exploration and development of multiple copper deposits across the Atlas Mountains. The company focuses on identifying and advancing copper resources using geological analysis and exploration technologies, with activities centred on mineral exploration and project development.
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