FirstRand Namibia (NAM:FNB) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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What is FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

FirstRand Namibia NAM:FNB Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of . 20. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, FirstRand Namibia ranks worse than 65402.16% 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. FirstRand Namibia's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in . 20 was R Mil. FirstRand Namibia's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in . 20 was R Mil. Therefore, FirstRand Namibia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

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

NAM:FNB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

FirstRand Namibia  (NAM:FNB) 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.


FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstRand Namibia'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.

FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

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FirstRand Namibia Semi-Annual Data
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NAM:FNB vs : Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, FirstRand Namibia'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.


FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, FirstRand Namibia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



FirstRand Namibia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

FirstRand Namibia'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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=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
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FirstRand Namibia'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?
FirstRand Namibia (NAM:FNB) 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 FirstRand Namibia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstRand Namibia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry.
Is FirstRand Namibia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
FirstRand Namibia's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, FirstRand Namibia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does FirstRand Namibia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, FirstRand Namibia ranks #999999 out of 1529 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places FirstRand Namibia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,529 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 FirstRand Namibia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstRand Namibia'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 FirstRand Namibia stock overvalued right now?
FirstRand Namibia (NAM:FNB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. 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 FirstRand Namibia (NAM:FNB), 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.

FirstRand Namibia Business Description

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Address 130 Independence Avenue, c/o Fidel Castro, P O Box 195, Parkside, Windhoek, NAM
FirstRand Namibia Ltd is a Namibia based banking company. Its services include commercial, corporate and international banking. It also provides advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions. It offers its services to clients across Africa, the United Kingdom, China, the Middle East and India. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from Namibia.