Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF +2.17%83 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 10.52. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 90.55% on this metric.
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. Sylvania Platinum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $46.5 Mil. Sylvania Platinum's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $301.5 Mil. Therefore, Sylvania Platinum's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAPLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 10.52 Max: 43.78
Current: 12.4
During the past 13 years, Sylvania Platinum's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 43.78%. The lowest was 2.64%. And the median was 10.52%.
SAPLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.55% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.27
vs SAPLF: 12.40
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.
Sylvania Platinum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.41% mean?
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.41% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 10.52. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.64 to 43.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #252 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.41% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 43.78. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #252 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #252 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.64 to 43.78 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. Sylvania Platinum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.41%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 10.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $1.18 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.41%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.52. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.41% as of Dec. 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.
Is Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.18 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 15.41% (46% above median its 10-year median of 10.52)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $1.18 (37.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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