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Phaos Technology Holdings CaymanPOAS -6.08%4 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -189.79% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates POAS with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks worse than 96.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
POAS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -221.55 Med: -120.62 Max: -71.58
Current: -221.55
During the past 3 years, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -71.58%. The lowest was -221.55%. And the median was -120.62%.
POAS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 96.14% of 855
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.76
vs POAS: -221.55
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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman 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.
POAS vs WOK, ITOC, INBS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman'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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman'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 two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -189.79% mean?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -189.79% as of Oct. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #822 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -189.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #822 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to WOK and ITOC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #822 out of 855 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.76, based on 855 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -189.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman stock overvalued right now?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -189.79%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -189.79%. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 5 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -189.79% as of Oct. 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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Business Description
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Ltd is an investment holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Through its subsidiaries, the Company engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced optical technologies and products. Leveraging its patented microsphere technology, Phaos enhances the magnification of traditional optical microscopes, enabling visualization beyond the 200nm optical limit at a commercially viable working distance. The Company offers advanced microscopy equipment and parts, along with AI-powered software solutions that complement its hardware to deliver fully integrated microscopy systems. Its technologies serve diverse sectors, including manufacturing, biomedical, and research.
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