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. Suncast Solar Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $3.48 Mil. Suncast Solar Energy's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $1.07 Mil. Therefore, Suncast Solar Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was 324.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suncast Solar Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SCST's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 1.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Suncast Solar Energy (OTCPK:SCST) 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 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.
Suncast Solar Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Suncast Solar Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suncast Solar Energy'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.
Suncast Solar Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SCST vs ECEZ, CESX, ALAN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Suncast Solar Energy'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.
Suncast Solar Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Suncast Solar Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suncast Solar Energy'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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2008) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 324.24% mean?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 324.24% as of Dec. 2008. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors.
Is Suncast Solar Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Suncast Solar Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 324.24%. The Waste Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89. Suncast Solar Energy's value of 324.24% is 17055.6% above this industry median.
How does Suncast Solar Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ECEZ and CESX?
Suncast Solar Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 324.24% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89. Suncast Solar Energy's value of 324.24% is 17055.6% 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 Waste Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Waste Management companies is 1.89, based on 248 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. Suncast Solar Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 324.24% is 17055.6% 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 Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suncast Solar Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 324.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncast Solar Energy stock overvalued right now?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 324.24%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 324.24% and 17055.6% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.89. 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 Suncast Solar Energy (SCST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 324.24% as of Dec. 2008. 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.
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