Western Mines GroupASX:WMG +5.88%26 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WMG with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 2,376 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mines Group ranks worse than 57.24% 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. Western Mines Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-4.75 Mil. Western Mines Group's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$13.34 Mil. Therefore, Western Mines Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -35.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Mines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WMG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.3 Med: -16.05 Max: -15.53
Current: -23.93
During the past 5 years, Western Mines Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -15.53%. The lowest was -91.30%. And the median was -16.05%.
ASX:WMG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 57.24% of 2376
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.445
vs ASX:WMG: -23.93
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) 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.
Western Mines Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Western Mines Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Mines Group'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.
Western Mines Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
ASX:WMG vs NEM, AU: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Western Mines Group'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.
Western Mines Group Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Mines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Mines Group'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 -35.59% mean?
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -35.59% 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 Western Mines Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mines Group ranks #1360 out of 2376 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Western Mines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Western Mines Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.59%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mines Group ranks #1360 out of 2376 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Mines Group has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mines Group's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mines Group ranks #1360 out of 2376 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Western Mines Group 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 Western Mines Group and its competitors. Western Mines Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mines Group stock overvalued right now?
Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -35.59%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.59%. Western Mines Group's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -35.59% 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.
Western Mines Group Ltd is a mineral exploration company based in Western Australia. It focuses on exploring for gold and nickel sulphide deposits across various prospective projects located in several mineral belts of the region. Some of its projects include Mulga Tank Ni-Cu-PGE Project, Melita Gold Project, Jasper Hill Gold Project, Youanmi Gold Project, Pavarotti Ni-Cu-PGE Project, Rock of Ages Gold Project, Broken Hill Bore Gold Project, and Pinyalling Gold Project. The company's primary project centers on an ultramafic complex known for nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements. Western Mines Group aims to discover and develop mineral resources to create long-term value through its portfolio of exploration initiatives. The company operates within Australia's mining sector.
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