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SolarWindow TechnologiesWNDW -3.81%35 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.29% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WNDW with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SolarWindow Technologies ranks worse than 94.26% 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. SolarWindow Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-2.36 Mil. SolarWindow Technologies's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $5.85 Mil. Therefore, SolarWindow Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -40.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SolarWindow Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WNDW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -778.53 Med: -53.82 Max: -27.68
Current: -43.01
During the past 13 years, SolarWindow Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was -27.68%. The lowest was -778.53%. And the median was -53.82%.
WNDW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 94.26% of 453
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs WNDW: -43.01
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.
SolarWindow Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SolarWindow Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SolarWindow Technologies'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.
WNDW vs VGAS, BESS, HTOO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SolarWindow Technologies'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.
SolarWindow Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SolarWindow Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarWindow Technologies'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.29% mean?
SolarWindow Technologies (WNDW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.29% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SolarWindow Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SolarWindow Technologies ranks #427 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is SolarWindow Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SolarWindow Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.29%. Based on the distribution chart, SolarWindow Technologies ranks #427 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SolarWindow Technologies has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SolarWindow Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VGAS and BESS?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SolarWindow Technologies ranks #427 out of 453 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SolarWindow Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.29, based on 453 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 SolarWindow Technologies and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarWindow Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWindow Technologies stock overvalued right now?
SolarWindow Technologies (WNDW) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -40.29%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.29%. SolarWindow Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 SolarWindow Technologies (WNDW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -40.29% as of Feb. 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.
SolarWindow Technologies Inc is a developer of transparent electricity-generating coatings namely LiquidElectricity Coatings. The LiquidElectricity Coatings transform surfaces into photovoltaic devices capable of generating electricity from natural sun, artificial light, and low, shaded, or reflected light conditions while maintaining transparency. The company's products cater to multiple industries, including architectural, automotive, agrivoltaic, aerospace, commercial transportation, and marine.
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