Yancoal AustraliaYACAF -4.79%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.17. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 71.35% 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. Yancoal Australia's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $368 Mil. Yancoal Australia's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $7,804 Mil. Therefore, Yancoal Australia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
YACAF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.33 Med: 6.17 Max: 29.8
Current: 3.67
During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 29.80%. The lowest was -9.33%. And the median was 6.17%.
YACAF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.35% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.61
vs YACAF: 3.67
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) 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 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.
Yancoal Australia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Yancoal Australia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia'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 4.72% mean?
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #53 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.72% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.17. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #53 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #53 out of 185 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. Yancoal Australia's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.28, compared to a current price of $3.58 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.17. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.72% 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.58 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.28.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.72% (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.17)
GF Value™: $3.28 vs. price of $3.58 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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