Whitehaven CoalWHITF -2.45%69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 7.69. GuruFocus rates WHITF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Whitehaven Coal ranks better than 77.84% 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. Whitehaven Coal's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $92 Mil. Whitehaven Coal's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,658 Mil. Therefore, Whitehaven Coal's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitehaven Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WHITF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.37 Med: 7.69 Max: 39.2
Current: 5.27
During the past 13 years, Whitehaven Coal's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 39.20%. The lowest was -11.37%. And the median was 7.69%.
WHITF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 77.84% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.61
vs WHITF: 5.27
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.
Whitehaven Coal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Whitehaven Coal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitehaven Coal'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.
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Whitehaven Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitehaven Coal'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% mean?
Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #41 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Whitehaven Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Whitehaven Coal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 7.69. Based on the distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #41 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitehaven Coal has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitehaven Coal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #41 out of 185 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Whitehaven Coal in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. Whitehaven Coal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 7.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitehaven Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.95, compared to a current price of $4.98 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 7.69. Whitehaven Coal's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.98 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.95.
GuruFocus considers Whitehaven Coal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WHITF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.20% (84% below median its 10-year median of 7.69)
GF Value™: $4.95 vs. price of $4.98 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHITF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitehaven Coal is a large Australian independent thermal and metallurgical coal miner with mines in the Gunnedah Basin, New South Wales. It also bought Blackwater and Daunia, two coking coal mines in Queensland, from BHP and Mitsubishi in April 2024. In addition, it owns the large Winchester South deposit next to its Daunia mine. Coal is railed to ports in Newcastle and Queensland for export to Asian customers. Initial production of about 1 million metric tons from Vickery and expanded production at its Queensland mines, Maules Creek, and Narrabri means we expect its share of salable coal production to approach 31 million metric tons from fiscal 2030, from about 13 million in fiscal 2023.
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