Standard Chartered Bank Zambia (LUS:SCBL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia LUS:SCBL Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia ranks worse than 65402.16% 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. Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZMW Mil. Therefore, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LUS:SCBL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia  (LUS:SCBL) 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.


Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered Bank Zambia'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.

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Annual Data
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Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Semi-Annual Data
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LUS:SCBL vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia'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.


Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia'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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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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Standard Chartered Bank Zambia'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?
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia (LUS:SCBL) 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 Standard Chartered Bank Zambia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Zambia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Standard Chartered Bank Zambia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,529 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 Standard Chartered Bank Zambia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chartered Bank Zambia'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 Standard Chartered Bank Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia (LUS:SCBL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. 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 Standard Chartered Bank Zambia (LUS:SCBL), 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.

Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Business Description

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Address Corner of Mwaimwena Road and Addis Ababa Drive, Stand 4642, Standard Chartered House, P.O. Box 32238, Lusaka, ZMB, 10101
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia PLC is a commercial bank that offers a range of financial products and services. Its business activities are divided into three segments: Corporate and Investment Banking, Wealth and Retail Banking, and Central and other items. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) segment, which provides current accounts, savings accounts, term deposits, mortgages, bancassurance, investment services, foreign currency, and other financial products and services to personal, priority, and business clients.