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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. California Nanotechnologies's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-0.12 Mil. California Nanotechnologies's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$2.85 Mil. Therefore, California Nanotechnologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -4.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Nanotechnologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:CNO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.86 Med: -48.66 Max: -12.91
Current: -84.86
During the past 13 years, California Nanotechnologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was -12.91%. The lowest was -84.86%. And the median was -48.66%.
TSXV:CNO's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 97% of 1569
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.78
vs TSXV:CNO: -84.86
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) 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.
California Nanotechnologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies 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.
California Nanotechnologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
TSXV:CNO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies'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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -4.21% mean?
California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -4.21% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1522 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.21%. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1522 out of 1569 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1522 out of 1569 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.78, based on 1,569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.30, compared to a current price of C$0.34 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.21%. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -4.21% as of Feb. 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.
Is California Nanotechnologies (TSXV:CNO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.34 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.30.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:CNO:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -4.21%
GF Value™: C$0.30 vs. price of C$0.34 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:CNO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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