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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. Nikola's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN-39,797 Mil. Nikola's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN15,889 Mil. Therefore, Nikola's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -250.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nikola's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NKLA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 3.985 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) 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.
Nikola Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nikola Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nikola'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.
MEX:NKLA vs NMHI, GP, CAT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Nikola'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.
Nikola Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Nikola's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nikola'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 (Dec. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -250.46% mean?
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -250.46% as of Dec. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Nikola and its competitors.
Is Nikola's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nikola's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -250.46%. Overall, Nikola has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikola's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NMHI and GP?
Nikola's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -250.46% can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.99, 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 Nikola and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nikola's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -250.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nikola stock overvalued right now?
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -250.46%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -250.46%. Nikola's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Nikola (MEX:NKLA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -250.46% as of Dec. 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.
Nikola Corp is a technology innovator and integrator, working to develop inventive energy and transportation solutions. It works on a business model that enables customers and fleets to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling and charging infrastructure, and related maintenance. It operates in two business units: Truck and Energy. The Truck business unit is engaged in manufacturing and selling FCEV and BEV trucks that provide environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions to the trucking sector. The Energy business unit is engaged in developing and constructing a network of hydrogen fueling stations to meet the hydrogen fuel demand for the company's customers, as well as other third-party customers.
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