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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. Forward Water Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was C$-0.66 Mil. Forward Water Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was C$2.96 Mil. Therefore, Forward Water Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -22.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Water Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:FWTC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 3.33 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Forward Water Technologies (TSXV:FWTC) 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.
Forward Water Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Forward Water Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
Forward Water Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSXV:FWTC vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Forward Water Technologies'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.
Forward Water Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Forward Water Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Water Technologies'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 (Sep. 2024) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.15% mean?
Forward Water Technologies (TSXV:FWTC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.15% as of Sep. 2024. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Forward Water Technologies and its competitors.
Is Forward Water Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Forward Water Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.15%. Overall, Forward Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Water Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AWK and WTRG?
Forward Water Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.15% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.33. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.33, based on 510 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 Forward Water Technologies and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Water Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Water Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Forward Water Technologies (TSXV:FWTC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -22.15%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.15%. Forward Water Technologies' 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 Forward Water Technologies (TSXV:FWTC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -22.15% as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Forward Water Technologies Corp operates as a waste water treatment company. Its principal activity is the commercialization of its proprietary forward osmosis technology. The company's technology allows businesses to clean their wastewater that would otherwise require costly disposal.
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