Moreton Resources (ASX:MRV) ROA %: -100.58% (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Moreton Resources ROA %?

Moreton Resources ASX:MRV ROA % is -100.58% as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Moreton Resources's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was A$-40.13 Mil. Moreton Resources's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was A$39.90 Mil. Therefore, Moreton Resources's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -100.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Moreton Resources's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:MRV' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -150.77   Med: -13.65   Max: 60.84
Current: -52.56

During the past 13 years, Moreton Resources's highest ROA % was 60.84%. The lowest was -150.77%. And the median was -13.65%.

ASX:MRV's ROA % is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -16.82 vs ASX:MRV: -52.56

Moreton Resources  (ASX:MRV) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2018 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-40.132/39.9
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-40.132 / 0)*(0 / 39.9)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=N/A %*0
=-100.58 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2018) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2018) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Moreton Resources ROA % Related Terms


Moreton Resources ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moreton Resources's ROA % 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.

Moreton Resources ROA % Chart

Moreton Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.46 -13.21 -13.56 39.98 -67.67

Moreton Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.23 91.23 -4.61 -100.58 -35.57

ASX:MRV vs BTUUQ, KIRY, RHNO: ROA % Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Moreton Resources's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


Moreton Resources ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Moreton Resources's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Moreton Resources's ROA % falls into.



Moreton Resources ROA % Calculation

Moreton Resources's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jun. 2019 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jun. 2018 )+Total Assets (A: Jun. 2019 ))/ count )
=-26.471/( (42.996+35.236)/ 2 )
=-26.471/39.116
=-67.67 %

Moreton Resources's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2018 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2018 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2018 ))/ count )
=-40.132/( (42.996+36.804)/ 2 )
=-40.132/39.9
=-100.58 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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. 2018) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -100.58% mean?
Moreton Resources (ASX:MRV) has a ROA % of -100.58% as of Dec. 2018. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Moreton Resources and its competitors.
Is Moreton Resources' ROA % too high?
Moreton Resources' current ROA % is -100.58%.
How does Moreton Resources' ROA % compare to BTUUQ and KIRY?
Moreton Resources' ROA % of -100.58% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Moreton Resources and its competitors. Moreton Resources's current ROA % is -100.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moreton Resources stock overvalued right now?
Moreton Resources (ASX:MRV) has a current ROA % of -100.58%. The current ROA % is -100.58%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Moreton Resources (ASX:MRV), the current ROA % is -100.58% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Moreton Resources Business Description

Address 1B, 169 Kelvin Grove Road, Kelvin Grove, QLD, AUS, 4059
Moreton Resources Ltd is engaged in the extraction and sale of silver from existing leach heaps at its Texas mine. The group only operates in one geographical location being Australia. The company earns the majority of revenue from Siver.