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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. Pacific Green Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $-15.35 Mil. Pacific Green Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $35.00 Mil. Therefore, Pacific Green Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was -43.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Green Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PGTK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Pacific Green Technologies (OTCPK:PGTK) 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.
Pacific Green Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Pacific Green Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Pacific Green Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
PGTK vs DEVS, QWTR, EESH: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Pacific Green 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.
Pacific Green Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pacific Green Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Green 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 (Dec. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.86% mean?
Pacific Green Technologies (PGTK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.86% as of Dec. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Pacific Green Technologies and its competitors.
Is Pacific Green Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pacific Green Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.86%.
How does Pacific Green Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DEVS and QWTR?
Pacific Green Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.86% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.37. 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 3.37, based on 3,089 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 Pacific Green Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Green Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Green Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Pacific Green Technologies (PGTK) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -43.86%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.86%. 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 Pacific Green Technologies (PGTK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -43.86% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Pacific Green Technologies Inc is engaged in developing emission control systems technology. The company design, manufactures, and implements flue gas emission control systems throughout the world. It offers a product such as ENVI-Marine for the marine industry, ENVI-Pure for the waste-to-energy and biomass industries, and ENVI-Clean is designed for coal-fired power electricity generation and industrial plants involved in steel generation. Geographically, it has a presence in North America, Asia, and Europe of which it derives a majority of its revenue from the Europe region.
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