Austral Resources AustraliaASX:AR1 -1.41% Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,374 Metals & Mining companies, Austral Resources Australia ranks better than 99.96% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Austral Resources Australia's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$72.09 Mil. Austral Resources Australia's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-10.04 Mil. Therefore, Austral Resources Australia's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was Negative Tangible Equity%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AR1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 466.29 Med: 466.29 Max: 466.29
Current: Negative Tangible Equity
During the past 6 years, Austral Resources Australia's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 466.29%. The lowest was 466.29%. And the median was 466.29%.
ASX:AR1's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.96% of 2374
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.495
vs ASX:AR1: Negative Tangible Equity
Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Austral Resources Australia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Austral Resources Australia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Austral Resources Australia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:AR1 vs SCCO, FCX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Austral Resources Australia Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Austral Resources Australia and its competitors. Over the past decade, Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 466.29 to 466.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #1 out of 2374 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Austral Resources Australia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 466.29 to a high of 466.29. Based on the distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #1 out of 2374 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Austral Resources Australia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #1 out of 2374 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Austral Resources Australia in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Austral Resources Australia's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 466.29 to 466.29 over the past decade. 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-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Equity depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Austral Resources Australia and its competitors. Austral Resources Australia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral Resources Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd is located in Queensland Gulf country and produces LME Grade A copper cathode from its open-cut mine. Its project include Anthill Project, Lady Annie Project, Cameron River Project and Miranda Project.
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