Nanalysis ScientificNSCIF 51 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSCIF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Nanalysis Scientific ranks worse than 93.55% 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. Nanalysis Scientific's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.74 Mil. Nanalysis Scientific's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.71 Mil. Therefore, Nanalysis Scientific's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nanalysis Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSCIF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.82 Med: -28.78 Max: 1.1
Current: -29.36
During the past 8 years, Nanalysis Scientific's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.10%. The lowest was -53.82%. And the median was -28.78%.
NSCIF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 93.55% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs NSCIF: -29.36
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.
Nanalysis Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nanalysis Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nanalysis Scientific'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.
NSCIF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Nanalysis Scientific'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.
Nanalysis Scientific Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nanalysis Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nanalysis Scientific'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 -27.26% mean?
Nanalysis Scientific (NSCIF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -27.26% 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 Nanalysis Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #2335 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Nanalysis Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nanalysis Scientific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #2335 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nanalysis Scientific has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanalysis Scientific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nanalysis Scientific ranks #2335 out of 2496 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nanalysis Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43. 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 Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Hardware companies is 2.43, based on 2,496 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 Nanalysis Scientific and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nanalysis Scientific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanalysis Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanalysis Scientific (NSCIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.26%. Nanalysis Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Nanalysis Scientific (NSCIF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.26% 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.
Is Nanalysis Scientific (NSCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanalysis Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21.
GuruFocus considers Nanalysis Scientific to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSCIF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -27.26%
GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.09 (57.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nanalysis Scientific Corp has two primary operating segments. Its first operating segment, Scientific Equipment, conducts scientific equipment manufacturing and sales, mainly as a patent-protected technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells magnetic resonance products for education, pharmaceutical, biotech, nutraceutical, chemical, food, materials, security, life science, and medical applications. Its second operating segment, Security Services, focuses on providing preventative and on-call maintenance services, as well as installation of detection and analysis equipment. The majority of this segment consists of servicing a Crown Corporation of the Government of Canada, maintaining imaging and security equipment at international airports across Canada.
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