Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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MSW:TNM Telekom Networks Malawi PLC MSW:TNM
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What is Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Telekom Networks Malawi MSW:TNM -0.03% 26 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MSW:TNM with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks worse than 273223.77% 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. Telekom Networks Malawi's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK Mil. Telekom Networks Malawi's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK Mil. Therefore, Telekom Networks Malawi's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

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

MSW:TNM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.43
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Telekom Networks Malawi  (MSW:TNM) 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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telekom Networks Malawi'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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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MSW:TNM vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Networks Malawi'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.


Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Networks Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Networks Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Telekom Networks Malawi Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Telekom Networks Malawi'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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Telekom Networks Malawi'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 )
=/( (+)/ )
=/
= %

* 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?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) 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 Telekom Networks Malawi and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telekom Networks Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Telekom Networks Malawi's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Networks Malawi has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Networks Malawi's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Networks Malawi ranks #999999 out of 366 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Telekom Networks Malawi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 366 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 Telekom Networks Malawi and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telekom Networks Malawi'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 Telekom Networks Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Telekom Networks Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Telekom Networks Malawi (MSW:TNM), 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.

Telekom Networks Malawi Business Description

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Address Glyn Jones Road, P O Box 3039, 5th Floor, Livingstone Towers, Blantyre, MWI
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC is engaged in the provision of telecommunications services, offering communication products and related services to customers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Telecommunications and Mobile Money. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of communication products and services, while the Mobile Money segment offers services such as money transfers, cash withdrawals and deposits, bill payments, and merchant payments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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