NILA (Nilam Resources) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -10.45% (As of Oct. 2012)

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What is Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Nilam Resources NILA -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.45% as of Oct. 2012.

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. Nilam Resources's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2012 was $-0.03 Mil. Nilam Resources's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2012 was $0.27 Mil. Therefore, Nilam Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2012 was -10.45%.

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

NILA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Nilam Resources  (OTCPK:NILA) 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.


Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nilam Resources'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.

Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Nilam Resources Annual Data
Trend Apr06 Apr07 Apr08 Apr09 Apr10 Apr11 Apr12
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -438.46 -219.05 -1,187.00 -626.73 280.06

Nilam Resources Quarterly Data
Jan08 Apr08 Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12
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 -16.21 -10.74 -267.23 -14.53 -10.45

NILA vs EMESQ, BLAIF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nilam Resources'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.


Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Nilam Resources Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Nilam Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2012 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2012 )  (A: Apr. 2011 )(A: Apr. 2012 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2012 )  (A: Apr. 2011 )(A: Apr. 2012 )
=0.92/( (0.102+0.555)/ 2 )
=0.92/0.3285
=280.06 %

Nilam Resources's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2012 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Oct. 2012 )  (Q: Jul. 2012 )(Q: Oct. 2012 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Oct. 2012 )  (Q: Jul. 2012 )(Q: Oct. 2012 )
=-0.028/( (0.326+0.21)/ 2 )
=-0.028/0.268
=-10.45 %

* 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 (Oct. 2012) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.45% mean?
Nilam Resources (NILA) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.45% as of Oct. 2012. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Nilam Resources and its competitors.
Is Nilam Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nilam Resources' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.45%.
How does Nilam Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EMESQ and BLAIF?
Nilam Resources' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.45% 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 Nilam Resources and its competitors. Nilam Resources's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nilam Resources stock overvalued right now?
Nilam Resources (NILA) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -10.45%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.45%. 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 Nilam Resources (NILA), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -10.45% as of Oct. 2012. 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.

Nilam Resources Business Description

Address 2801 Bickford Avenue, Suite 103-366, Snohomish, WA, USA, 98290
Nilam Resources Inc is in the business of developing and investing in and managing early-stage companies.