Galiano Gold (TSX:GAU) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:GAU Galiano Gold Inc TSX:GAU
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What is Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Galiano Gold TSX:GAU -5.75% 42 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GAU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,663 Metals & Mining companies, Galiano Gold ranks better than 83.1% 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. Galiano Gold's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$179.4 Mil. Galiano Gold's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$859.9 Mil. Therefore, Galiano Gold's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.86%.

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

TSX:GAU' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.47   Med: -0.61   Max: 32.59
Current: 5.06

During the past 13 years, Galiano Gold's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 32.59%. The lowest was -72.47%. And the median was -0.61%.

TSX:GAU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
83.1% of 2663 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.28 vs TSX:GAU: 5.06

Galiano Gold  (TSX:GAU) 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.


Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Galiano Gold'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.

Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Galiano Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -40.53 26.48 13.19 1.74 -5.25

Galiano Gold Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -20.95 13.88 -27.15 11.35 20.86

TSX:GAU vs NEM, AU: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Galiano Gold'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.


Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Galiano Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Galiano Gold Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Galiano Gold's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-40.406/( (712.853+826.391)/ 2 )
=-40.406/769.622
=-5.25 %

Galiano Gold's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=179.408/( (826.391+893.481)/ 2 )
=179.408/859.936
=20.86 %

* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.86% mean?
Galiano Gold (TSX:GAU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Galiano Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galiano Gold ranks #450 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Galiano Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Galiano Gold's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Galiano Gold ranks #450 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Galiano Gold has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galiano Gold's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Galiano Gold ranks #450 out of 2663 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Galiano Gold in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Galiano Gold and its competitors. Galiano Gold's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galiano Gold stock overvalued right now?
Galiano Gold (TSX:GAU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.86%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.86%. Galiano Gold's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Galiano Gold (TSX:GAU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.86% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Galiano Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges GAU:USA0UIT:UKB7U:Germany
Address 1066 West Hastings Street, Suite 1640, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3X1
Galiano Gold Inc is focused on building a sustainable business capable of long term value creation for its stakeholders through a combination of exploration, accretive acquisitions, and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The company currently operates and manages: Nkran, Esaase, Abore and Miradani North, multiple satellite deposits and exploration projects located on the Asankrangwa Gold Belt in the Amansie West District of the Republic of Ghana (Ghana), West Africa.
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