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. Meta Data's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 was €1,382.57 Mil. Meta Data's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 was €83.99 Mil. Therefore, Meta Data's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 was 1,646.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Data's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:OSM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 4.31 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Meta Data (STU:OSM) 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.
Meta Data Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Meta Data Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Data'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.
STU:OSM vs EDU, TAL, LOPE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Meta Data'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.
Meta Data Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meta Data's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Data'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 two times the semi-annual (Aug. 2023) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1,646.08% mean?
Meta Data (STU:OSM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1,646.08% as of Aug. 2023. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Meta Data and its competitors.
Is Meta Data's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Meta Data's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1,646.08%. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31. Meta Data's value of 1,646.08% is 38092.1% above this industry median. Overall, Meta Data has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Data's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EDU and TAL?
Meta Data's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1,646.08% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31. Meta Data's value of 1,646.08% is 38092.1% 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 an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.31, based on 263 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. Meta Data's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1,646.08% is 38092.1% 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 Meta Data and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Data's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1,646.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Data stock overvalued right now?
Meta Data (STU:OSM) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1,646.08%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1,646.08% and 38092.1% above the Education industry median of 4.31. Meta Data's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 Meta Data (STU:OSM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1,646.08% as of Aug. 2023. 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.
Meta Data Ltd is engaged in artificial intelligent education service (AIE) and artificial intelligent universe (AIU) IAAS service. AIE is to build an intelligent training system based on intelligent training plat-from to provide the maximum immersive experience and the technical foundation for learning, and implementation in RT3D with 360-degree landscape. AIU IAAS service provides software & hardware infrastructure (IAAS) to Metaverse business operator or individual users. Company classified business segment into Artificial Intelligent Education (AIE) service and Artificial Intelligent Universe (AIU) IAAS service. The company generates all of its revenue in the PRC.
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