NTFL (Network 1 Financial Group) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -30.68% (As of Mar. 2012)

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What is Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Network 1 Financial Group NTFL Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.68% as of Mar. 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. Network 1 Financial Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was $-0.22 Mil. Network 1 Financial Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was $0.72 Mil. Therefore, Network 1 Financial Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 was -30.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

NTFL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 1.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Network 1 Financial Group  (OTCPK:NTFL) 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.


Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 1 Financial Group'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.

Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Network 1 Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.27 -14.12 -27.81 -43.29 -87.12

Network 1 Financial Group Quarterly Data
Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12
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 -251.56 -83.13 -79.31 -70.16 -30.68

Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Network 1 Financial Group'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.


Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Network 1 Financial Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Network 1 Financial Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2011 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2011 )  (A: Jun. 2010 )(A: Jun. 2011 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2011 )  (A: Jun. 2010 )(A: Jun. 2011 )
=-0.812/( (1.079+0.785)/ 2 )
=-0.812/0.932
=-87.12 %

Network 1 Financial Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2012 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2012 )  (Q: Dec. 2011 )(Q: Mar. 2012 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2012 )  (Q: Dec. 2011 )(Q: Mar. 2012 )
=-0.22/( (0.67+0.764)/ 2 )
=-0.22/0.717
=-30.68 %

* 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. 2012) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.68% mean?
Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.68% as of Mar. 2012. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Network 1 Financial Group and its competitors.
Is Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Network 1 Financial Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.68%.
How does Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
Network 1 Financial Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.68% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.54. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 1.54, based on 817 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 Network 1 Financial Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 1 Financial Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Network 1 Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -30.68%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.68%. 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 Network 1 Financial Group (NTFL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -30.68% as of Mar. 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.

Network 1 Financial Group Business Description

Address 2 Bridge Avenue, Suite 241, Red Bank, NJ, USA, 07701
Network 1 Financial Group Inc is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the State of Texas and various other states. The company's clients include high net worth individuals from many countries, institutional investors, managed pension funds, and hedge funds.