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Polar Resources ASOSL:POLAR +4.59%6 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OSL:POLAR with a GF Score™ of 6/100. Among 2,662 Metals & Mining companies, Polar Resources AS ranks worse than 37565.7% 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. Polar Resources AS's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0.00 Mil. Polar Resources AS's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr0.07 Mil. Therefore, Polar Resources AS's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polar Resources AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 3 years, Polar Resources AS's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -830.52%. The lowest was -6339.85%. And the median was -3585.19%.
OSL:POLAR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.365 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Polar Resources AS (OSL:POLAR) 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.
Polar Resources AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Polar Resources AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polar Resources AS'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.
Polar Resources AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Polar Resources AS Annual Data
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-6,339.85
Polar Resources AS Quarterly Data
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Polar Resources AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Polar Resources AS'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.
Polar Resources AS Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Polar Resources AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polar Resources AS'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Polar Resources AS (OSL:POLAR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Polar Resources AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Resources AS ranks #999999 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Polar Resources AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Polar Resources AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Resources AS ranks #999999 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Polar Resources AS has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Resources AS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Polar Resources AS ranks #999999 out of 2662 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Polar Resources AS in the lower half of its 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 Polar Resources AS and its competitors. Polar Resources AS's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Resources AS stock overvalued right now?
Polar Resources AS (OSL:POLAR) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Polar Resources AS's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Polar Resources AS (OSL:POLAR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Polar Resources AS is focused on the fragmented junior mining sector in Norway. The company is engaged in mineral exploration and natural resource asset acquisitions. Its business activities include mineral exploration in Norway and the acquisition of assets in the natural resources industry. The company holds exploration licences covering four areas in Central Norway with reported occurrences of copper and zinc mineralisation. It also pursues acquisitions of oil and gas assets in Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
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