SPLY (SocialPlay USA) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -739.50% (As of Dec. 2017)

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What is SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

SocialPlay USA SPLY -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -739.50% as of Dec. 2017.

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. SocialPlay USA's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $-0.88 Mil. SocialPlay USA's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $0.12 Mil. Therefore, SocialPlay USA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was -739.50%.

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

SPLY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 0.78
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

SocialPlay USA  (OTCPK:SPLY) 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.


SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SocialPlay USA'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.

SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

SocialPlay USA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
0.00 -728.57 -6,175.76 -4,089.66 -650.36

SocialPlay USA Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17
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 113,866.67 -13,066.67 1,145.76 -229.70 -739.50

SPLY vs MJDS, FRZT, TAPM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, SocialPlay USA'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.


SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, SocialPlay USA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



SocialPlay USA Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

SocialPlay USA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2017 )  (A: Dec. 2016 )(A: Dec. 2017 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2017 )  (A: Dec. 2016 )(A: Dec. 2017 )
=-0.452/( (0.003+0.136)/ 2 )
=-0.452/0.0695
=-650.36 %

SocialPlay USA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2017 )  (Q: Sep. 2017 )(Q: Dec. 2017 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2017 )  (Q: Sep. 2017 )(Q: Dec. 2017 )
=-0.88/( (0.102+0.136)/ 2 )
=-0.88/0.119
=-739.50 %

* 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. 2017) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -739.50% mean?
SocialPlay USA (SPLY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -739.50% as of Dec. 2017. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SocialPlay USA and its competitors.
Is SocialPlay USA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SocialPlay USA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -739.50%.
How does SocialPlay USA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MJDS and FRZT?
SocialPlay USA's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -739.50% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.78. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Interactive Media companies is 0.78, based on 567 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 SocialPlay USA and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SocialPlay USA's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -739.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SocialPlay USA stock overvalued right now?
SocialPlay USA (SPLY) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -739.50%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -739.50%. 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 SocialPlay USA (SPLY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -739.50% as of Dec. 2017. 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.

SocialPlay USA Business Description

Address 8275 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89123
SocialPlay USA Inc is a development-stage company. It provides marketing, monetization, and support services for companies in the gaming and mobile applications markets.