USDC (USData) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -40.57% (As of Mar. 2003)


What is USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

USData USDC Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.57% as of Mar. 2003.

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. USData's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2003 was $-2.46 Mil. USData's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2003 was $6.07 Mil. Therefore, USData's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2003 was -40.57%.

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

USDC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.

USData  (OTCPK:USDC) 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.


USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USData'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.

USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

USData Annual Data
Trend Dec94 Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -24.21 -13.47 -256.33 -24.90 -114.45

USData Quarterly Data
Jun98 Sep98 Dec98 Mar99 Jun99 Sep99 Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00 Dec00 Mar01 Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03
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 -54.59 -30.36 -70.51 -309.50 -40.57

USDC vs MGSGF, SOFT, VMII: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, USData'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.


USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



USData Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

USData's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2002 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2002 )  (A: Dec. 2001 )(A: Dec. 2002 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2002 )  (A: Dec. 2001 )(A: Dec. 2002 )
=-7.11/( (6.635+5.79)/ 2 )
=-7.11/6.2125
=-114.45 %

USData's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2003 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2003 )  (Q: Dec. 2002 )(Q: Mar. 2003 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2003 )  (Q: Dec. 2002 )(Q: Mar. 2003 )
=-2.464/( (5.79+6.356)/ 2 )
=-2.464/6.073
=-40.57 %

* 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. 2003) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.57% mean?
USData (USDC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.57% as of Mar. 2003. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on USData and its competitors.
Is USData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
USData's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.57%.
How does USData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to MGSGF and SOFT?
USData's Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.57% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.76, based on 1,031 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 USData and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USData's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USData stock overvalued right now?
USData (USDC) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.57%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.57%. 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 USData (USDC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.57% as of Mar. 2003. 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.

USData Business Description

Address 11620 Arbor Street, Suite 102, Omaha, NE, USA, 68144
USData Corp is a direct marketing agency that specializes in building targeted marketing lists. The company provides mailing lists, email lists, marketing data, sales leads, and research data. It maintains databases of information on consumers and businesses nationwide.