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The historical rank and industry rank for High-Trend International Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HTCO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.39 Med: -30.98 Max: 38.99
Current: -62.36
During the past 6 years, High-Trend International Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 38.99%. The lowest was -125.39%. And the median was -30.98%.
HTCO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 99.01% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.77
vs HTCO: -62.36
High-Trend International Group (NAS:HTCO) 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.
High-Trend International Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
High-Trend International Group 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.
High-Trend International Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
HTCO vs UFG, USEA, EHLD: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, High-Trend International Group'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.
High-Trend International Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, High-Trend International Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High-Trend International Group'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 two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -27.50% mean?
High-Trend International Group (HTCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -27.50% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on High-Trend International Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #999 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is High-Trend International Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
High-Trend International Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.50%. Based on the distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #999 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High-Trend International Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Trend International Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UFG and USEA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #999 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places High-Trend International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. 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 3.77, based on 1,009 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. 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 High-Trend International Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High-Trend International Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Trend International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group (HTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.54, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 482.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.50%. High-Trend International Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -27.50% as of Apr. 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 High-Trend International Group (HTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 482.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.54.
GuruFocus considers High-Trend International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -27.50%
GF Value™: $0.54 vs. price of $3.15 (482.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High-Trend International Group Business Description
High-Trend International Group is an international operator of ocean transportation services. It is engaged in seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts, as well as vessel services for and on behalf of ship owners. The company has two operating segments, namely, ocean transport and Heating business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Ocean transportation business. The company derives freight revenue from voyage contracts and provides vessel service. The majority of revenue is from providing shipping services for customers in Asia, principally in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.
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