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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. Venator Materials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0 Mil. Venator Materials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,509 Mil. Therefore, Venator Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Venator Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
VNTRF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 3.11 * 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.
Venator Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Venator Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Venator Materials'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.
VNTRF vs PVNNF, ETCK, CRKN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Venator Materials'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.
Venator Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Venator Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Venator Materials'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. 2023) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% mean?
Venator Materials (VNTRF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% as of Dec. 2023. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Venator Materials and its competitors.
Is Venator Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Venator Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Overall, Venator Materials has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Venator Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PVNNF and ETCK?
Venator Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.11, based on 1,613 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 Venator Materials and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Venator Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Venator Materials stock overvalued right now?
Venator Materials (VNTRF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.00%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00%. Venator Materials' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Venator Materials (VNTRF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.00% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Venator Materials PLC is a manufacturer and marketer of chemical products. Its products comprise a broad range of pigments and additives such as TiO2, color pigments, functional additives, timber treatment, and water treatment products. The company markets its products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of its TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of functional additives, color pigments, timber treatment, and water treatment businesses. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Titanium Dioxide segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Italy, Spain, France, India, and other nations.
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