RTSO (RTS Oil Holdings) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 15.18% (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

RTS Oil Holdings RTSO Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.18% as of Dec. 2013.

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. RTS Oil Holdings's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $11.66 Mil. RTS Oil Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was $76.81 Mil. Therefore, RTS Oil Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 15.18%.

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

RTSO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 2.09
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

RTS Oil Holdings  (OTCPK:RTSO) 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.


RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTS Oil 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.

RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

RTS Oil Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -50.29 -0.41 -14.70 -44.24 -23.71

RTS Oil Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13
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 -18.74 -41.81 -2.51 4.61 15.18

RTSO vs MARPS, FSNR, SMGI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RTS Oil 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.


RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RTS Oil Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



RTS Oil Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

RTS Oil Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2013 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2013 )  (A: Mar. 2012 )(A: Mar. 2013 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2013 )  (A: Mar. 2012 )(A: Mar. 2013 )
=-1.071/( (4.861+4.173)/ 2 )
=-1.071/4.517
=-23.71 %

RTS Oil Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2013 )  (Q: Sep. 2013 )(Q: Dec. 2013 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2013 )  (Q: Sep. 2013 )(Q: Dec. 2013 )
=11.66/( (73.477+80.144)/ 2 )
=11.66/76.8105
=15.18 %

* 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 (Dec. 2013) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.18% mean?
RTS Oil Holdings (RTSO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.18% as of Dec. 2013. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on RTS Oil Holdings and its competitors.
Is RTS Oil Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
RTS Oil Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.18%. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09. RTS Oil Holdings' value of 15.18% is 626.3% above this industry median.
How does RTS Oil Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MARPS and FSNR?
RTS Oil Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.18% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09. RTS Oil Holdings' value of 15.18% is 626.3% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.09, based on 1,025 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. RTS Oil Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.18% is 626.3% 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 RTS Oil Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTS Oil Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTS Oil Holdings stock overvalued right now?
RTS Oil Holdings (RTSO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.18%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.18% and 626.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.09. 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 RTS Oil Holdings (RTSO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.18% as of Dec. 2013. 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.

RTS Oil Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2319 Foothill Drive, Suite 160, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84109
RTS Oil Holdings Inc provides geological and earth study services related to land surveying for new construction, soil testing & environmental risk & impact assessments, and natural resource assessments with an emphasis on oil & gas deposit discovery.