RTNB (root9B Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -114.01% (As of Mar. 2017)


What is root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

root9B Holdings RTNB Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -114.01% as of Mar. 2017.

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. root9B Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $-18.17 Mil. root9B Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $15.94 Mil. Therefore, root9B Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -114.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for root9B Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

RTNB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.04
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

root9B Holdings  (OTCPK:RTNB) 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.


root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for root9B Holdings'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.

root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

root9B Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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root9B Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -63.15 -133.55 -150.30 -457.71 -114.01

RTNB vs SYSX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, root9B Holdings'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.


root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, root9B Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where root9B Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



root9B Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

root9B Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2016 )  (A: Dec. 2015 )(A: Dec. 2016 )
=-30.486/( (26.144+17.382)/ 2 )
=-30.486/21.763
=-140.08 %

root9B Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2017 )  (Q: Dec. 2016 )(Q: Mar. 2017 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2017 )  (Q: Dec. 2016 )(Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-18.172/( (17.382+14.495)/ 2 )
=-18.172/15.9385
=-114.01 %

* 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. 2017) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -114.01% mean?
root9B Holdings (RTNB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -114.01% as of Mar. 2017. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on root9B Holdings and its competitors.
Is root9B Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
root9B Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -114.01%.
How does root9B Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SYSX?
root9B Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -114.01% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. 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 Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.04, based on 2,877 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 root9B Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. root9B Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -114.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is root9B Holdings stock overvalued right now?
root9B Holdings (RTNB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -114.01%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -114.01%. 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 root9B Holdings (RTNB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -114.01% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

root9B Holdings Business Description

Address 206 East Virginia Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85004
root9B Holdings Inc is a provider of cybersecurity and business advisory services in regulatory risk mitigation. It designs and provides cybersecurity operations and solutions, risk mitigation services, compilation with complex regulations, and leverageable and integrated technology. The company provides its services through Cyber Solutions and Business Advisory Solutions segments. Cyber Solutions segment provides cyber operations assessments, analysis, and testing, to cyber training, forensics, exploitation, and strategic defense planning. It earns all its revenue from both of its segments.