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Desert Gold VenturesTSXV:DAU 32 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -322.49% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSXV:DAU with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Desert Gold Ventures ranks worse than 94.75% 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. Desert Gold Ventures's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-2.90 Mil. Desert Gold Ventures's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$0.90 Mil. Therefore, Desert Gold Ventures's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -322.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Desert Gold Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:DAU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3383.74 Med: -314.05 Max: -115.98
Current: -341.85
During the past 13 years, Desert Gold Ventures's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -115.98%. The lowest was -3383.74%. And the median was -314.05%.
TSXV:DAU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 94.75% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.25
vs TSXV:DAU: -341.85
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.
Desert Gold Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Desert Gold Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desert Gold Ventures'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Desert Gold Ventures'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.
Desert Gold Ventures Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Desert Gold Ventures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desert Gold Ventures'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 four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -322.49% mean?
Desert Gold Ventures (TSXV:DAU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -322.49% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Desert Gold Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Desert Gold Ventures ranks #2527 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Desert Gold Ventures' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Desert Gold Ventures' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -322.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Desert Gold Ventures ranks #2527 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Desert Gold Ventures has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desert Gold Ventures' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Desert Gold Ventures ranks #2527 out of 2667 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Desert Gold Ventures 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 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 Desert Gold Ventures and its competitors. Desert Gold Ventures's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -322.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desert Gold Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Desert Gold Ventures (TSXV:DAU) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -322.49%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -322.49%. Desert Gold Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 Desert Gold Ventures (TSXV:DAU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -322.49% as of Dec. 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.
Desert Gold Ventures Inc is an exploration-stage company. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the exploration and development of resource properties located in Mali and Ivory Coast, West Africa. It holds an interest in SMSZ projects.
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