SOPV (Solar Park Initiatives) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -558.75% (As of Jun. 2011)

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What is Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Solar Park Initiatives SOPV -90.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -558.75% as of Jun. 2011.

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. Solar Park Initiatives's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $-1.44 Mil. Solar Park Initiatives's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $0.26 Mil. Therefore, Solar Park Initiatives's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was -558.75%.

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

SOPV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 2.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Solar Park Initiatives  (OTCPK:SOPV) 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.


Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar Park Initiatives'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.

Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Solar Park Initiatives Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep09 Sep10
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
-28.57 -412.24 -3,596.88

Solar Park Initiatives Quarterly Data
Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11
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 -16,033.33 -5,360.00 -1,915.15 -581.13 -558.75

SOPV vs ABCE, LIBE, SSOL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Solar Park Initiatives'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.


Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solar Park Initiatives's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solar Park Initiatives's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.



Solar Park Initiatives Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Solar Park Initiatives's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2010 )  (A: Sep. 2009 )(A: Sep. 2010 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2010 )  (A: Sep. 2009 )(A: Sep. 2010 )
=-1.151/( (0.014+0.05)/ 2 )
=-1.151/0.032
=-3,596.88 %

Solar Park Initiatives's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2011 )  (Q: Mar. 2011 )(Q: Jun. 2011 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2011 )  (Q: Mar. 2011 )(Q: Jun. 2011 )
=-1.436/( (0.269+0.245)/ 2 )
=-1.436/0.257
=-558.75 %

* 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 (Jun. 2011) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -558.75% mean?
Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -558.75% as of Jun. 2011. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Solar Park Initiatives and its competitors.
Is Solar Park Initiatives' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Solar Park Initiatives' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -558.75%.
How does Solar Park Initiatives' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ABCE and LIBE?
Solar Park Initiatives' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -558.75% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Semiconductors companies is 2.59, based on 1,028 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 Solar Park Initiatives and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solar Park Initiatives's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -558.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Park Initiatives stock overvalued right now?
Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -558.75%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -558.75%. 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 Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -558.75% as of Jun. 2011. 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.

Solar Park Initiatives Business Description

Address 2500 Regency Parkway, Suite 200, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
Solar Park Initiatives Inc is a professional services and engineering firm providing renewable energy through photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies.