SNSGF (Sense Technologies) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -56.69% (As of Nov. 2016)

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What is Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Sense Technologies SNSGF -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -56.69% as of Nov. 2016.

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. Sense Technologies's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was $-1.36 Mil. Sense Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was $2.41 Mil. Therefore, Sense Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 was -56.69%.

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

SNSGF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 3.165
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Sense Technologies  (OTCPK:SNSGF) 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.


Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sense Technologies'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.

Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Sense Technologies Annual Data
Trend Feb07 Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -540.56 -444.53 -760.61 -2,226.87 -1,430.00

Sense Technologies Quarterly Data
Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16
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 -1,062.86 -2,344.83 -1,869.77 -1,800.00 -56.69

SNSGF vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sense Technologies'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.


Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sense Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Sense Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Sense Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2016 )  (A: Feb. 2015 )(A: Feb. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Feb. 2016 )  (A: Feb. 2015 )(A: Feb. 2016 )
=-0.572/( (0.028+0.052)/ 2 )
=-0.572/0.04
=-1,430.00 %

Sense Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2016 )  (Q: Aug. 2016 )(Q: Nov. 2016 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2016 )  (Q: Aug. 2016 )(Q: Nov. 2016 )
=-1.364/( (0.198+4.614)/ 2 )
=-1.364/2.406
=-56.69 %

* 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 (Nov. 2016) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -56.69% mean?
Sense Technologies (SNSGF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -56.69% as of Nov. 2016. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sense Technologies and its competitors.
Is Sense Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sense Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -56.69%.
How does Sense Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Sense Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -56.69% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.17. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.17, based on 1,330 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 Sense Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sense Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -56.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sense Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Sense Technologies (SNSGF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -56.69%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -56.69%. 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 Sense Technologies (SNSGF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -56.69% as of Nov. 2016. 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.

Sense Technologies Business Description

Address 2535 North Carleton Avenue, Grand Island, NE, USA, 68803
Sense Technologies Inc. is a developer and marketer of driver aids for the automotive industry. The Company holds a non-exclusive license to manufacture, distribute, market and sell the ScopeOut product, a system of specially designed mirrors which are placed at specific points on automobiles, trucks, sport utility vehicles or commercial vehicles to offer drivers a more complete view behind the vehicle.