MGXMF (MGX Minerals) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -30.23% (As of Apr. 2021)

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What is MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

MGX Minerals MGXMF -95.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.23% as of Apr. 2021.

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. MGX Minerals's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2021 was $-2.87 Mil. MGX Minerals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2021 was $9.50 Mil. Therefore, MGX Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2021 was -30.23%.

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

MGXMF'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.

MGX Minerals  (OTCPK:MGXMF) 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.


MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGX Minerals'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.

MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

MGX Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -169.00 -213.20 -147.70 -129.12 -167.50

MGX Minerals Quarterly Data
Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18 Jan19 Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21
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 -148.40 -553.04 -44.25 68.62 -30.23

MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MGX Minerals'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.


MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



MGX Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

MGX Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2020 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2020 )  (A: Jul. 2019 )(A: Jul. 2020 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2020 )  (A: Jul. 2019 )(A: Jul. 2020 )
=-17.753/( (12.228+8.969)/ 2 )
=-17.753/10.5985
=-167.50 %

MGX Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2021 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2021 )  (Q: Jan. 2021 )(Q: Apr. 2021 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2021 )  (Q: Jan. 2021 )(Q: Apr. 2021 )
=-2.872/( (9.782+9.218)/ 2 )
=-2.872/9.5
=-30.23 %

* 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 (Apr. 2021) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.23% mean?
MGX Minerals (MGXMF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.23% as of Apr. 2021. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on MGX Minerals and its competitors.
Is MGX Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
MGX Minerals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.23%.
How does MGX Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
MGX Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.23% 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 MGX Minerals and its competitors. MGX Minerals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGX Minerals stock overvalued right now?
MGX Minerals (MGXMF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.23%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.23%. 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 MGX Minerals (MGXMF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.23% as of Apr. 2021. 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.

MGX Minerals Business Description

Address 666 Burrard Street, Suite 500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3P6
MGX Minerals Inc is an exploration stage company engaged in the process of exploring its mineral properties in Canada. The company is a developer of lithium, magnesium and silicon projects. Its projects comprise Driftwood Creek project; Fran Gold project; Tillicum Gold project; Canada Lithium project; and Silica Projects.