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Northern Dynasty MineralsNAK -0.58%21 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 70.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAK with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Dynasty Minerals ranks worse than 62.68% 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. Northern Dynasty Minerals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.60 Mil. Northern Dynasty Minerals's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $87.23 Mil. Therefore, Northern Dynasty Minerals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Dynasty Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NAK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.86 Med: -22.15 Max: -8.75
Current: -34.43
During the past 13 years, Northern Dynasty Minerals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -8.75%. The lowest was -80.86%. And the median was -22.15%.
NAK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 62.68% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365
vs NAK: -34.43
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.
Northern Dynasty Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Northern Dynasty Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Dynasty 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Northern Dynasty 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.
Northern Dynasty Minerals Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Dynasty Minerals's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Dynasty Minerals'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 70.61% mean?
Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 70.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Northern Dynasty Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Dynasty Minerals ranks #1671 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Northern Dynasty Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Northern Dynasty Minerals' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 70.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Dynasty Minerals ranks #1671 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Dynasty Minerals has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Dynasty Minerals' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Dynasty Minerals ranks #1671 out of 2666 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Northern Dynasty Minerals in the lower half of its 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 Northern Dynasty Minerals and its competitors. Northern Dynasty Minerals's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 70.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Dynasty Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 70.61%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 70.61%. Northern Dynasty Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 70.61% as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd is a mineral exploration company. It has a single operating segment of acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. Its core asset is the Pebble Project located in Alaska, USA. The Pebble project is seeking to develop a deposit of copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver into a modern mining operation.
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