FRTN (Fortran) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -223.45% (As of Jun. 2008)


What is Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Fortran FRTN -41.92% ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -223.45% as of Jun. 2008.

Fortran's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -44.69%. Fortran's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was 0.20. Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -223.45%.

Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
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Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Fortran Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -51.52 -44.53 -103.57 -73.14 -318.50

Fortran Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 -268.81 -99.54 -157.10 -100.06 -223.45

FRTN vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


Fortran ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-31.85% / 0.10
=-318.50%

Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-44.69% / 0.20
=-223.45%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -223.45% mean?
Fortran (FRTN) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -223.45% as of Jun. 2008. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors.
Is Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Fortran's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -223.45%.
How does Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to FULO and TWER?
Fortran's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -223.45% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors. Fortran's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -223.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortran stock overvalued right now?
Fortran (FRTN) has a current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -223.45%. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -223.45%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortran (FRTN), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -223.45% as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Fortran Business Description

Address 324 US 70 S.W, Hickory, NC, USA, 28602
Fortran Corp is engaged in the sales, installation, and service of telecommunication systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. It generates revenue through designing, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining complex telecommunications solutions. The company is focused on converting the historical and traditional Telecom business model to a Telecom-As-A-Service (TaaS) and is comprised of engineering and design, network services, technical certifications, regional sales teams, remote monitoring, on-site service, dedicated sales, and support.