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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. Urban Barns Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was $4.04 Mil. Urban Barns Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was $0.48 Mil. Therefore, Urban Barns Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was 835.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Urban Barns Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
URBF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.395 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
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.
Urban Barns Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Urban Barns Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban Barns Foods'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.
URBF vs SKSDF, RSSFF, NWGFF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Urban Barns Foods'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.
Urban Barns Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Urban Barns Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Barns Foods'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 (Jan. 2016) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 835.61% mean?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 835.61% as of Jan. 2016. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Urban Barns Foods and its competitors.
Is Urban Barns Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Urban Barns Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 835.61%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Urban Barns Foods' value of 835.61% is 24513% above this industry median.
How does Urban Barns Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SKSDF and RSSFF?
Urban Barns Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 835.61% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40. Urban Barns Foods' value of 835.61% is 24513% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.40, based on 1,996 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. Urban Barns Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 835.61% is 24513% 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 Urban Barns Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban Barns Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 835.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Barns Foods stock overvalued right now?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 835.61%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 835.61% and 24513% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. 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 Urban Barns Foods (URBF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 835.61% as of Jan. 2016. 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.
Urban Barns Foods Inc is a produce production company, or grower, that aims to be the supplier of choice for fresh, locally grown, Kosher-certified, organic, or high-quality fruits and vegetables for urban consumers. The company's aims to develop a series of urban barns that are used to grow fruits and vegetables in several urban centers, beginning with Montreal, Canada. The company offer multiple varieties of lettuce, basil, and various herbs. The company derives revenue from the sale of agricultural products.
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