Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £34.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 67.51% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Smurfit WestRock's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £195 Mil. Smurfit WestRock's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £27,630 Mil. Therefore, Smurfit WestRock's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.36 Med: 7.03 Max: 9.99
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.99%. The lowest was -9.36%. And the median was 7.03%.
CHIX:SWRl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 67.51% of 397
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.98
vs CHIX:SWRl: 1.03
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Smurfit WestRock Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Smurfit WestRock Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.71% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.71% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 7.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #268 out of 397 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.71% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.03. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.71% is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #268 out of 397 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #268 out of 397 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.71% is 76.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 2.98, Smurfit WestRock has consistently been below the industry average. 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-Asset for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.98, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smurfit WestRock's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.71% is 76.2% below the industry median. 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-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.71%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 7.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £34.27, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.71%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 76.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.98. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.71% as of Mar. 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £34.27.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.71% (90% below median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: £34.27 vs. price of £33.79 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#268 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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