STRB (Strasbaugh) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 17.63% (As of Jun. 2010)


What is Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Strasbaugh STRB Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.63% as of Jun. 2010.

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. Strasbaugh's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 was $1.81 Mil. Strasbaugh's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 was $10.26 Mil. Therefore, Strasbaugh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 was 17.63%.

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

STRB's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 2.63
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Strasbaugh  (OTCPK:STRB) 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.


Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strasbaugh'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.

Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Strasbaugh Annual Data
Trend Mar98 Mar99 Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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Strasbaugh Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10
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 -43.51 -29.88 27.53 15.02 17.63

STRB vs QUIK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Strasbaugh'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.


Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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



Strasbaugh Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Strasbaugh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2009 )  (A: Dec. 2008 )(A: Dec. 2009 )
=-0.68/( (9.706+12.155)/ 2 )
=-0.68/10.9305
=-6.22 %

Strasbaugh's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2010 )  (Q: Mar. 2010 )(Q: Jun. 2010 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2010 )  (Q: Mar. 2010 )(Q: Jun. 2010 )
=1.808/( (10.802+9.714)/ 2 )
=1.808/10.258
=17.63 %

* 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. 2010) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.63% mean?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.63% as of Jun. 2010. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Strasbaugh and its competitors.
Is Strasbaugh's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Strasbaugh's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.63%. The Semiconductors industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63. Strasbaugh's value of 17.63% is 570.3% above this industry median.
How does Strasbaugh's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to QUIK?
Strasbaugh's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.63% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63. Strasbaugh's value of 17.63% is 570.3% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Semiconductors companies is 2.63, based on 1,025 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. Strasbaugh's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.63% is 570.3% 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 Strasbaugh and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strasbaugh's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strasbaugh stock overvalued right now?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.63%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.63% and 570.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.63. 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 Strasbaugh (STRB), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.63% as of Jun. 2010. 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.

Strasbaugh Business Description

Address 825 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, 93401
Strasbaugh makes equipment that is used to make microelectronics. The company manufactures and sells CMP and grinding equipment for use in the production of semiconductor devices. Its CMP and wafer grinding systems are used to manufacture a range of mobile devices, including MEMS, LEDs, RF/power devices, thin film heads, and ICs.