Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.77% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSXV:LCE Century Lithium Corp TSXV:LCE
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What is Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

Century Lithium TSXV:LCE 24 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LCE with a GF Score™ of 24/100. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Century Lithium ranks better than 69.38% 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. Century Lithium's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-1.60 Mil. Century Lithium's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$57.62 Mil. Therefore, Century Lithium's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.77%.

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

TSXV:LCE' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.09   Med: -13.37   Max: -3.51
Current: -3.51

During the past 13 years, Century Lithium's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -3.51%. The lowest was -97.09%. And the median was -13.37%.

TSXV:LCE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
69.38% of 2668 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.275 vs TSXV:LCE: -3.51

Century Lithium  (TSXV:LCE) 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.


Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Lithium'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.

Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

Century Lithium 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 -12.52 -10.65 -7.05 -5.20 -3.72

Century Lithium 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 -3.59 -3.62 -5.51 -2.33 -2.77

Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Century Lithium'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.


Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Century Lithium Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

Century Lithium'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 )
=-1.988/( (52.24+54.608)/ 2 )
=-1.988/53.424
=-3.72 %

Century Lithium'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 )
=-1.596/( (54.608+60.633)/ 2 )
=-1.596/57.6205
=-2.77 %

* 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 -2.77% mean?
Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.77% 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 Century Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #817 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Century Lithium's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Century Lithium's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #817 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Lithium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Lithium's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #817 out of 2668 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Century Lithium in the upper 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 Century Lithium and its competitors. Century Lithium's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.77%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.77%. Century Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100. 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 Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.77% 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.

Century Lithium Business Description

Other Exchanges CYDVF:USAC1Z:Germany
Address 505 Burrard Street, Suite 1030, Po Box 55, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1M5
Century Lithium Corp Is a lithium exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of lithium and other mineral properties in the United States. The company is focused on developing owned Angel Island Lithium Project in Nevada, USA. The company discovered a world-class resource of lithium-bearing claystone, North America's only lithium brine operation.
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