STYS (Stinger Systems) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1,783.10% (As of Sep. 2009)


What is Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Stinger Systems STYS -99.00% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1,783.10% as of Sep. 2009.

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. Stinger Systems's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was $-15.93 Mil. Stinger Systems's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.89 Mil. Therefore, Stinger Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 was -1,783.10%.

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

STYS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 3.03
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Stinger Systems  (OTCPK:STYS) 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.


Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stinger 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.

Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Stinger Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
-276.03 -282.08 -984.43 -1,605.76

Stinger Systems Quarterly Data
Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09
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 -2,378.43 57.95 -444.41 949.71 -1,783.10

STYS vs MDEX, NEIK, MICT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Stinger 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.


Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Stinger Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Stinger Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Stinger Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2008 )  (A: Dec. 2007 )(A: Dec. 2008 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2008 )  (A: Dec. 2007 )(A: Dec. 2008 )
=-21.461/( (0.879+1.794)/ 2 )
=-21.461/1.3365
=-1,605.76 %

Stinger Systems's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2009 )  (Q: Jun. 2009 )(Q: Sep. 2009 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2009 )  (Q: Jun. 2009 )(Q: Sep. 2009 )
=-15.932/( (0.924+0.863)/ 2 )
=-15.932/0.8935
=-1,783.10 %

* 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. 2009) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1,783.10% mean?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1,783.10% as of Sep. 2009. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Stinger Systems and its competitors.
Is Stinger Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Stinger Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1,783.10%.
How does Stinger Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MDEX and NEIK?
Stinger Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1,783.10% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.03, based on 359 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 Stinger Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stinger Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1,783.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stinger Systems stock overvalued right now?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1,783.10%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1,783.10%. 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 Stinger Systems (STYS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1,783.10% as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Stinger Systems Business Description

Address 5505 Johns Road, Suite 702, Tampa, FL, USA, 33634
Stinger Systems Inc is engaged in the production and sale of electronic stun devices for the control of, and to provide temporary incapacitation of, potentially dangerous persons.