LXENF (Lithium Energi Exploration) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -42.70% (As of Nov. 2024)

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What is Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Lithium Energi Exploration LXENF Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -42.70% as of Nov. 2024.

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. Lithium Energi Exploration's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 was $-2.16 Mil. Lithium Energi Exploration's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 was $5.06 Mil. Therefore, Lithium Energi Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 was -42.70%.

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

LXENF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.365
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Lithium Energi Exploration  (OTCPK:LXENF) 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.


Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lithium Energi Exploration'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.

Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Lithium Energi Exploration Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.56 -13.91 -25.38 -71.42 -171.30

Lithium Energi Exploration Quarterly Data
Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24
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 -115.44 -178.53 -62.94 -45.79 -42.70

LXENF vs WOLV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Energi Exploration'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.


Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Energi Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Energi Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Lithium Energi Exploration Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Lithium Energi Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2024 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2024 )  (A: Feb. 2023 )(A: Feb. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2024 )  (A: Feb. 2023 )(A: Feb. 2024 )
=-7.084/( (3.794+4.477)/ 2 )
=-7.084/4.1355
=-171.30 %

Lithium Energi Exploration's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2024 )  (Q: Aug. 2024 )(Q: Nov. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2024 )  (Q: Aug. 2024 )(Q: Nov. 2024 )
=-2.16/( (4.218+5.899)/ 2 )
=-2.16/5.0585
=-42.70 %

* 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 (Nov. 2024) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -42.70% mean?
Lithium Energi Exploration (LXENF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -42.70% as of Nov. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Lithium Energi Exploration and its competitors.
Is Lithium Energi Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Lithium Energi Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -42.70%.
How does Lithium Energi Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WOLV?
Lithium Energi Exploration's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -42.70% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. 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 Lithium Energi Exploration and its competitors. Lithium Energi Exploration's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -42.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Energi Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Energi Exploration (LXENF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -42.70%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -42.70%. 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 Lithium Energi Exploration (LXENF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -42.70% as of Nov. 2024. 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.

Lithium Energi Exploration Business Description

Address 161 Bay Street, 27th Floor, TD Canada Trust Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2S1
Lithium Energi Exploration Inc is a Canada-based exploration company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, identification, and evaluation of assets in the lithium industry. The company mainly focuses on its portfolio of lithium properties. It holds an interest in the Laguna Caro Project, Antofalla North Project, and Antofalla South Project.