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Waton FinancialWTF -2.15%13 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.96% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTF with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 812 Capital Markets companies, Waton Financial ranks worse than 89.41% 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. Waton Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13.57 Mil. Waton Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.82 Mil. Therefore, Waton Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waton Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WTF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.75 Med: -25.84 Max: 13.23
Current: -29.45
During the past 5 years, Waton Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.23%. The lowest was -37.75%. And the median was -25.84%.
WTF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 89.41% of 812
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.585
vs WTF: -29.45
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.
Waton Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Waton Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waton Financial'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.
WTF vs CURN, NAKA, BMHL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Waton Financial'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.
Waton Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Waton Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waton Financial'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.96% mean?
Waton Financial (WTF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.96% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Waton Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waton Financial ranks #726 out of 812 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Waton Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Waton Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Waton Financial ranks #726 out of 812 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waton Financial has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waton Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CURN and NAKA?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Waton Financial ranks #726 out of 812 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Waton Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 1.59, based on 812 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 Waton Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waton Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waton Financial stock overvalued right now?
Waton Financial (WTF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -21.96%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.96%. Waton Financial's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Waton Financial (WTF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -21.96% as of Mar. 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.
Waton Financial Ltd is a holding company that operates its business through subsidiaries in the securities brokerage and distribution services, margin financing services, and other ancillary services business; Software licensing and related support services, including licensing of trading platform applications, upgrades and enhancements, maintenance; and other associated services to securities brokers and financial institutions. The group also provided software licensing and related support services, including licensing trading platform applications, and others.
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