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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. Ocean Power Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-45.46 Mil. Ocean Power Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $28.28 Mil. Therefore, Ocean Power Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -160.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean Power Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
OPTT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.19 Med: -79.68 Max: -25.71
Current: -147.19
During the past 13 years, Ocean Power Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -25.71%. The lowest was -147.19%. And the median was -79.68%.
OPTT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 98.89% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs OPTT: -147.19
Ocean Power Technologies (AMEX:OPTT) 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 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.
Ocean Power Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Ocean Power Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
OPTT vs LASE, HYOR, CVV: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Power Technologies'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -160.74% mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -160.74% as of Jan. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #3040 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -160.74%. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #3040 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LASE and HYOR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #3040 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Ocean Power Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. 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 3.24, 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. 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -160.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.21 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -160.74%. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -160.74% as of Jan. 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.21 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPTT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -160.74%
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.21 (39.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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