Death as Both Attractive and Frightening. In the opening scene of Vertigo, Scottie is moments away from death as he dangles from the roof of a tall building. His fear is palpable, and while he is overcome with terror watching his comrade fall, letting go seems to be the only way out of the situation.
What is 'Tangible Net Worth'. Tangible net worth is most commonly a calculation of the net worth of a company that excludes any value derived from intangible assets such as copyrights, patents and intellectual property. Tangible net worth is a simple calculation of a company's total tangible assets minus the company's total liabilities.
DEFINITION of 'Return On Net Assets-RONA'. A measure of financial performance calculated as: Fixed assets are tangible property used in production, such as real estate and machinery. Net working capital is calculated by taking the company's current assets minus its current liabilities. The higher the return, the better the profit performance for the company. Individually, no single calculation tells the whole story of a company's performance, and Return On Net Assets is just one of many ratios that can be used to evaluate a company's financial health. Next Up.