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. SITO Mobile's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $-87.28 Mil. SITO Mobile's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $10.81 Mil. Therefore, SITO Mobile's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was -807.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SITO Mobile's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STTO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.43 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
SITO Mobile (OTCPK:STTO) 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.
SITO Mobile Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SITO Mobile Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SITO Mobile'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.
STTO vs MTSL, IQST, WINMQ: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SITO Mobile'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.
SITO Mobile Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SITO Mobile's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SITO Mobile'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. 2019) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -807.44% mean?
SITO Mobile (STTO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -807.44% as of Sep. 2019. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SITO Mobile and its competitors.
Is SITO Mobile's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SITO Mobile's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -807.44%. Overall, SITO Mobile has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SITO Mobile's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MTSL and IQST?
SITO Mobile's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -807.44% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 367 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 SITO Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SITO Mobile's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -807.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SITO Mobile stock overvalued right now?
SITO Mobile (STTO) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -807.44%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -807.44%. SITO Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SITO Mobile (STTO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -807.44% as of Sep. 2019. 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.
SITO Mobile Ltd operates a mobile location-based advertising platform serving businesses, advertisers, and brands. Business activity of the group is operated SITO Location Based Advertising and SITO Mobile Messaging source. SITO Location Based Advertising displays advertisements and videos on behalf of advertisers including various features, such as geo-fencing, verified walk-in, behavioral targeting, and analytics and optimization; and SITO Mobile Messaging is a platform for building and controlling tailored programs including messaging and customer incentive programs. Its platform and tools are designed to enable large brands or anyone with substantial reach to utilize the mobile device as a new means to communicate.
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