Clearside Biomedical (STU:CLM0) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -175.37% (As of Sep. 2025)

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STU:CLM0 Clearside Biomedical Inc STU:CLM0
44 GF Score
Price €4.35
GF Value €110.06
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What is Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Clearside Biomedical STU:CLM0 44 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -175.37% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:CLM0 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €110.06. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,415 Biotechnology companies, Clearside Biomedical ranks worse than 84.38% 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. Clearside Biomedical's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €-20.35 Mil. Clearside Biomedical's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €11.61 Mil. Therefore, Clearside Biomedical's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -175.37%.

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

STU:CLM0' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -195.76   Med: -82.91   Max: 1.21
Current: -128.78

During the past 12 years, Clearside Biomedical's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.21%. The lowest was -195.76%. And the median was -82.91%.

STU:CLM0's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than
84.38% of 1415 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -35.49 vs STU:CLM0: -128.78

Clearside Biomedical  (STU:CLM0) 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.


Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearside Biomedical'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.

Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Clearside Biomedical Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -74.88 1.24 -72.00 -74.82 -118.88

Clearside Biomedical Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -95.88 -111.03 -144.23 -99.02 -175.37

STU:CLM0 vs RMTG, ABPO, SCNI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Clearside Biomedical'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.


Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Clearside Biomedical's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:CLM0
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Clearside Biomedical Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Clearside Biomedical's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-32.806/( (31.195+23.995)/ 2 )
=-32.806/27.595
=-118.88 %

Clearside Biomedical's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-20.352/( (13.293+9.918)/ 2 )
=-20.352/11.6055
=-175.37 %

* 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 -175.37% mean?
Clearside Biomedical (STU:CLM0) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -175.37% 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 Clearside Biomedical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearside Biomedical ranks #1194 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Clearside Biomedical's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Clearside Biomedical's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -175.37%. Based on the distribution chart, Clearside Biomedical ranks #1194 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clearside Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearside Biomedical's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RMTG and ABPO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Clearside Biomedical ranks #1194 out of 1415 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Clearside Biomedical in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Clearside Biomedical and its competitors. Clearside Biomedical's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -175.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearside Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Clearside Biomedical (STU:CLM0) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -175.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €110.06, compared to a current price of €4.35 — trading 96% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -175.37%. Clearside Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Clearside Biomedical (STU:CLM0), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -175.37% 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.

Is Clearside Biomedical (STU:CLM0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearside Biomedical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.35 is trading 96% below its estimated GF Value™ of €110.06.

Key valuation signals for STU:CLM0:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -175.37%
  • GF Value™: €110.06 vs. price of €4.35 (96% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CLM0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clearside Biomedical Business Description

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Address 900 North Point Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA, USA, 30005
Clearside Biomedical Inc is a United States-based clinical biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in developing pharmacological therapies to treat blinding disease of the eye through the suprachoroidal space, or SCS. The company's novel SCS injection platform, utilizing a proprietary SCS Microinjector, enables an in-office, repeatable, non-surgical procedure for the targeted and compartmentalized delivery of a wide variety of therapies to the macula, retina, or choroid to potentially preserve and improve vision in patients with sight-threatening eye diseases.
44GF Score

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