TRUK (Truck Hero) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.24% (As of Jun. 2015)

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What is Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Truck Hero TRUK Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.24% as of Jun. 2015.

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. Truck Hero's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was $14.12 Mil. Truck Hero's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was $125.60 Mil. Therefore, Truck Hero's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was 11.24%.

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

TRUK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 3.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

Truck Hero  (NYSE:TRUK) 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.


Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Truck Hero'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.

Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Truck Hero Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
24.21 0.00

Truck Hero Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Jun14 Jun15
Return-on-Tangible-Asset 0.00 14.20 11.24

TRUK vs IMLE, PFTI, OMTK: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Truck Hero'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.


Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Truck Hero's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Truck Hero Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Truck Hero's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2014 )  (A: Dec. 2013 )(A: Dec. 2014 )
=0/( (57.702+94.437)/ 2 )
=0/76.0695
=0.00 %

Truck Hero's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2015 )  (Q: Jun. 2014 )(Q: Jun. 2015 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2015 )  (Q: Jun. 2014 )(Q: Jun. 2015 )
=14.118/( (0+125.604)/ 1 )
=14.118/125.604
=11.24 %

* 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 (Jun. 2015) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.24% mean?
Truck Hero (TRUK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.24% as of Jun. 2015. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Truck Hero and its competitors.
Is Truck Hero's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Truck Hero's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.24%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Truck Hero's value of 11.24% is 252.4% above this industry median.
How does Truck Hero's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to IMLE and PFTI?
Truck Hero's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.24% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19. Truck Hero's value of 11.24% is 252.4% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.19, based on 1,331 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. Truck Hero's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.24% is 252.4% 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 Truck Hero and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Truck Hero's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Truck Hero stock overvalued right now?
Truck Hero (TRUK) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.24%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.24% and 252.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.19. 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 Truck Hero (TRUK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.24% as of Jun. 2015. 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.

Truck Hero Business Description

Truck Hero Inc was incorporated in Delaware in November 2007. The Company designs, manufactures and markets consumer accessories for pickup trucks. It offers a portfolio of branded and private label truck bed covers and accessories that include truck bed covers, truck caps, and bed liners custom-made fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and fiberglass truck bed covers to consumer and commercial markets and a line of retractable aluminum slat and hard-rolling truck bed covers, as well as bed rails and storage boxes. It also sells third party branded vehicle accessories online, which include floor mats, grill guards, steps, tool boxes, and towing product. The Company competes with the companies that manufacture and retail accessory and appearance products. It is subject to governmental laws and regulations.