ScanTech AI SystemsSTAI +15.87% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -834.33% as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Construction companies, ScanTech AI Systems ranks worse than 99.94% 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. ScanTech AI Systems's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-38.69 Mil. ScanTech AI Systems's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $4.64 Mil. Therefore, ScanTech AI Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -834.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ScanTech AI Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STAI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3305.4 Med: -1629.44 Max: -239.24
Current: -239.24
During the past 4 years, ScanTech AI Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -239.24%. The lowest was -3305.40%. And the median was -1629.44%.
STAI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 99.94% of 1776
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.01
vs STAI: -239.24
ScanTech AI Systems (OTCPK:STAI) 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.
ScanTech AI Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
ScanTech AI Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanTech AI Systems'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.
ScanTech AI Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
STAI vs MMEX, FGL, MDLK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, ScanTech AI Systems'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.
ScanTech AI Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ScanTech AI Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanTech AI Systems'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -834.33% mean?
ScanTech AI Systems (STAI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -834.33% as of Sep. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on ScanTech AI Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanTech AI Systems ranks #1775 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is ScanTech AI Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
ScanTech AI Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -834.33%. Based on the distribution chart, ScanTech AI Systems ranks #1775 out of 1776 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does ScanTech AI Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MMEX and FGL?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ScanTech AI Systems ranks #1775 out of 1776 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places ScanTech AI Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.01. 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 Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Construction companies is 3.01, based on 1,776 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 ScanTech AI Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ScanTech AI Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -834.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanTech AI Systems stock overvalued right now?
ScanTech AI Systems (STAI) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -834.33%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -834.33%. 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 ScanTech AI Systems (STAI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -834.33% as of Sep. 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.
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