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The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Kindle Resources & Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BKR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14 Med: 0.87 Max: 4.97
Current: 2.01
During the past 13 years, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.97%. The lowest was -3.14%. And the median was 0.87%.
PHS:BKR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 55.94% of 817
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs PHS:BKR: 2.01
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.
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments 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.
PHS:BKR vs MS, GS, SCHW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments'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.
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bright Kindle Resources & Investments'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 -2.45% mean?
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments (PHS:BKR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.45% 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 Bright Kindle Resources & Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments ranks #360 out of 817 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Bright Kindle Resources & Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments ranks #360 out of 817 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Kindle Resources & Investments' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bright Kindle Resources & Investments ranks #360 out of 817 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Bright Kindle Resources & Investments in the upper half of its 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 Bright Kindle Resources & Investments 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. Bright Kindle Resources & Investments's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Kindle Resources & Investments stock overvalued right now?
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments (PHS:BKR) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.45%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.45%. Bright Kindle Resources & Investments' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 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 Bright Kindle Resources & Investments (PHS:BKR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.45% 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.
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Business Description
Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Inc is engaged in the purchase, exchange, assignment, and holding of investments and any and all properties, including, but not limited to, bonds, debentures, promissory notes, shares of stock, or other securities.
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