National Breweries (LUS:NATB) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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LUS:NATB National Breweries PLC LUS:NATB
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What is National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

National Breweries LUS:NATB 17 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:NATB with a GF Score™ of 17/100. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, National Breweries ranks worse than 471697.64% 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. National Breweries's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. National Breweries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. Therefore, National Breweries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

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

LUS:NATB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 3.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

National Breweries  (LUS:NATB) 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.


National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Breweries'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.

National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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LUS:NATB vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, National Breweries'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.


National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Breweries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Breweries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

National Breweries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
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National Breweries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: . 20 )  (Q: . 20 )(Q: . 20 )
=/( (+)/ )
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= %

* 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 one times the annual (. 20) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of . 20. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on National Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is National Breweries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National Breweries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Breweries has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Breweries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 212 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places National Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.10. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 3.10, based on 212 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 National Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Breweries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Breweries stock overvalued right now?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. National Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 National Breweries (LUS:NATB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

National Breweries Business Description

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Address Sheki Sheki Road, Plot No. 1609/10, P O Box 35135, Lusaka, ZMB
National Breweries PLC is a Zambian beverage producer, engaged in the production and sale of beer, lager, and other alcoholic beverages. The company markets its products under the Chibuku brand, offering a diverse range of beverages including Chibuku Shake Shake, Chibuku Super, and Chibuku Super Extra Malt, among others.
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