PRSRW (Prospector Capital) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.29% (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Prospector Capital PRSRW +87.50% 22 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29% as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates PRSRW with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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. Prospector Capital's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $1.49 Mil. Prospector Capital's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $23.73 Mil. Therefore, Prospector Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 6.29%.

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

PRSRW' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -0.75   Max: 1.15
Current: -0.46

During the past 3 years, Prospector Capital's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.15%. The lowest was -2.64%. And the median was -0.75%.

PRSRW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.97 vs PRSRW: -0.46

Prospector Capital  (NAS:PRSRW) 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.


Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prospector Capital'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.

Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Prospector Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
0.00 -2.64 1.15

Prospector Capital Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 3.04 -0.36 -57.57 6.29

PRSRW vs ENER, BYNO, SHAP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Prospector Capital'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.


Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Prospector Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prospector Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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Prospector Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Prospector Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2022 )  (A: Dec. 2021 )(A: Dec. 2022 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2022 )  (A: Dec. 2021 )(A: Dec. 2022 )
=3.764/( (325.647+329.802)/ 2 )
=3.764/327.7245
=1.15 %

Prospector Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Sep. 2023 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2023 )  (Q: Jun. 2023 )(Q: Sep. 2023 )
=1.492/( (23.611+23.847)/ 2 )
=1.492/23.729
=6.29 %

* 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 (Sep. 2023) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% mean?
Prospector Capital (PRSRW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% as of Sep. 2023. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Prospector Capital and its competitors.
Is Prospector Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Prospector Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29%. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97. Prospector Capital's value of 6.29% is 548.5% above this industry median. Overall, Prospector Capital has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prospector Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ENER and BYNO?
Prospector Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97. Prospector Capital's value of 6.29% is 548.5% above this benchmark. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.97, based on 527 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. Prospector Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29% is 548.5% above the industry median. 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 Prospector Capital and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prospector Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prospector Capital stock overvalued right now?
Prospector Capital (PRSRW) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.29%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29% and 548.5% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 0.97. Prospector Capital's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Prospector Capital (PRSRW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.29% as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Prospector Capital Business Description

Address 1250 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, USA, 92037
Prospector Capital Corp is a blank check company.
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