PPJE (PPJ Healthcare Enterprises) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.63% (As of Dec. 2009)

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What is PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises PPJE -98.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.63% as of Dec. 2009.

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. PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was $-0.13 Mil. PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was $5.10 Mil. Therefore, PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 was -2.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

PPJE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.465
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises  (OTCPK:PPJE) 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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPJ Healthcare Enterprises'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.

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -211.64 -1,424.23 -35.64 -2.14 -2.63

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Semi-Annual Data
Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial -211.64 -1,424.23 -35.64 -2.14 -2.63

PPJE vs LOGQ, MDFI, NMXS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, PPJ Healthcare Enterprises'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.


PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=-0.134/( (4.754+5.443)/ 2 )
=-0.134/5.0985
=-2.63 %

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2009 )  (Q: Dec. 2008 )(Q: Dec. 2009 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2009 )  (Q: Dec. 2008 )(Q: Dec. 2009 )
=-0.134/( (4.754+5.443)/ 2 )
=-0.134/5.0985
=-2.63 %

* 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2009) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.63% mean?
PPJ Healthcare Enterprises (PPJE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.63% as of Dec. 2009. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on PPJ Healthcare Enterprises and its competitors.
Is PPJ Healthcare Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
PPJ Healthcare Enterprises' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.63%.
How does PPJ Healthcare Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LOGQ and MDFI?
PPJ Healthcare Enterprises' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.63% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.47, based on 680 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 PPJ Healthcare Enterprises and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPJ Healthcare Enterprises's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPJ Healthcare Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
PPJ Healthcare Enterprises (PPJE) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.63%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.63%. 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 PPJ Healthcare Enterprises (PPJE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.63% as of Dec. 2009. 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.

PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Business Description

Address 402 Jackson Street, Suite 2340, Tampa, FL, USA, 33602
PPJ Healthcare Enterprises Inc engages in joint venturing with doctors in setting up new practices, marketing, and management of pain management practices and blood culture labs. The company also engages in the development and testing of medical marijuana, medical cannabis products, and medical billing specialties in anesthesiology. The projects of the company include automated biller, medical billing service, pain management center, and Lab testing.