Expeditors International of WashingtonEXPD +0.46%77 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 16.86. GuruFocus rates EXPD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Expeditors International of Washington ranks better than 95.92% on this metric.
EXPD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.91 Med: 16.86 Max: 22.61
Current: 17.45
During the past 13 years, Expeditors International of Washington's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.61%. The lowest was 14.91%. And the median was 16.86%.
EXPD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.92% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.755
vs EXPD: 17.45
Expeditors International of Washington (NYSE:EXPD) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Expeditors International of Washington Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Expeditors International of Washington Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Expeditors International of Washington Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Expeditors International of Washington Annual Data
EXPD vs CHRW, FDXF, ZTO: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Expeditors International of Washington'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.
Expeditors International of Washington Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Expeditors International of Washington's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Expeditors International of Washington'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 19.02% mean?
Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.02% 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 Expeditors International of Washington and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 16.86. Over the past decade, Expeditors International of Washington's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.91 to 22.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Expeditors International of Washington ranks #41 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Expeditors International of Washington's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Expeditors International of Washington's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.02% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.91 to a high of 22.61. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Expeditors International of Washington's value of 19.02% is 406.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Expeditors International of Washington ranks #41 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Expeditors International of Washington has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expeditors International of Washington's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CHRW and FDXF?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Expeditors International of Washington ranks #41 out of 1006 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Expeditors International of Washington in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Expeditors International of Washington's value of 19.02% is 406.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Expeditors International of Washington's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 14.91 to 22.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Expeditors International of Washington has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.76, based on 1,006 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. Expeditors International of Washington's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 19.02% is 406.5% above 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 Expeditors International of Washington and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Expeditors International of Washington's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.02%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expeditors International of Washington stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.20, compared to a current price of $167.57 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.02%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 406.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Expeditors International of Washington'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 Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 19.02% 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 Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expeditors International of Washington stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $167.57 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $146.20.
GuruFocus considers Expeditors International of Washington to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXPD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 19.02% (13% above median its 10-year median of 16.86)
GF Value™: $146.20 vs. price of $167.57 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 406.5% above the Transportation median (#41 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Expeditors International of Washington Business Description
Based in the US, Expeditors International of Washington is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider, mainly focused on international freight forwarding. Its offers freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, purchase order management, vendor consolidation, and numerous other value-added logistics services. It employs sophisticated IT systems and contracts with airlines and ocean carriers to move customers' freight across the globe. The firm operates more than 200 full-service office locations worldwide, in addition to numerous satellite locations. In 2025, Expeditors derived 36% of consolidated gross revenue from airfreight, 25% from ocean freight, and 39% from customs brokerage and other services.
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