NRBT (Novus Robotics) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.55% (As of Mar. 2019)

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What is Novus Robotics Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Novus Robotics NRBT 12 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.55% as of Mar. 2019. GuruFocus rates NRBT with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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. Novus Robotics's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was $0.19 Mil. Novus Robotics's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was $2.24 Mil. Therefore, Novus Robotics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was 8.55%.

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

NRBT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.25
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Novus Robotics  (OTCPK:NRBT) 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.


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Novus Robotics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novus Robotics'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.

Novus Robotics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Novus Robotics Annual Data
Trend May09 May10 May11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Novus Robotics Quarterly Data
Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19
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NRBT vs SEII: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Novus Robotics'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.


Novus Robotics Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Novus Robotics's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Novus Robotics Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Novus Robotics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2018 )  (A: Dec. 2017 )(A: Dec. 2018 )
=0.107/( (2.975+2.451)/ 2 )
=0.107/2.713
=3.94 %

Novus Robotics's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Mar. 2019 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2019 )  (Q: Dec. 2018 )(Q: Mar. 2019 )
=0.192/( (2.451+2.038)/ 2 )
=0.192/2.2445
=8.55 %

* 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. 2019) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.55% mean?
Novus Robotics (NRBT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.55% as of Mar. 2019. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Novus Robotics and its competitors.
Is Novus Robotics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Novus Robotics' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.55%. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Novus Robotics' value of 8.55% is 163.1% above this industry median. Overall, Novus Robotics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novus Robotics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SEII?
Novus Robotics' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.55% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Novus Robotics' value of 8.55% is 163.1% above this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,074 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. Novus Robotics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.55% is 163.1% above the industry median. 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 Novus Robotics and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novus Robotics's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novus Robotics stock overvalued right now?
Novus Robotics (NRBT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.55%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.55% and 163.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.25. Novus Robotics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Novus Robotics (NRBT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.55% as of Mar. 2019. 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.

Novus Robotics Business Description

Address 7669 Kimbel Street, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5S 1A7
Novus Robotics Inc is involved in engineering, designing, and manufacturing robotics and automation solutions for tube forming machines. It provides state of the art technology for the Automotive Industry in passenger seating and for Aluminum applications for automotive panels and bumpers. The company also makes precision components using its manufacturing systems, knowledge, and technology.
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