Loyal MetalsASX:LLM 35 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -48.96% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LLM with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Metals & Mining companies, Loyal Metals ranks worse than 62.78% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Loyal Metals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-10.32 Mil. Loyal Metals's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$21.07 Mil. Therefore, Loyal Metals's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -48.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loyal Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LLM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.56 Med: -30.92 Max: -21.51
Current: -32.72
During the past 5 years, Loyal Metals's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -21.51%. The lowest was -50.56%. And the median was -30.92%.
ASX:LLM's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 62.78% of 2378
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.21
vs ASX:LLM: -32.72
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.
Loyal Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Loyal Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loyal Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Loyal Metals'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.
Loyal Metals Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Loyal Metals's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loyal Metals'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 -48.96% mean?
Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -48.96% 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 Loyal Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Loyal Metals ranks #1493 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Loyal Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Loyal Metals' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -48.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Loyal Metals ranks #1493 out of 2378 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loyal Metals has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loyal Metals' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Loyal Metals ranks #1493 out of 2378 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Loyal Metals in the lower 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-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 Loyal Metals and its competitors. Loyal Metals's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -48.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loyal Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.63, compared to a current price of A$0.43 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -48.96%. Loyal Metals' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -48.96% 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 Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loyal Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.43 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.63.
GuruFocus considers Loyal Metals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LLM:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -48.96%
GF Value™: A$0.63 vs. price of A$0.43 (31.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Loyal Metals Ltd is a well-structured resource exploration company with projects in Tier 1 North American and Australian mining jurisdictions. Through the systematic exploration of its projects, the Company aims to delineate JORC compliant resources, creating value for its shareholders. Company's portfolio includes projects like The hidden lake lithium project in the Northwest Territories, The Trieste Lithium Project, located in the James Bay region of Quebec and The Highway Reward Copper Gold Mine in Queensland. The company operates in three geographical segments namely, Australia, Canada and USA.
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