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Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 67.49% 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $766 Mil. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,656 Mil. Therefore, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.96 Med: 5.39 Max: 50.53
Current: 5.94
During the past 13 years, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 50.53%. The lowest was -12.96%. And the median was 5.39%.
KAIKY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 67.49% of 1012
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.755
vs KAIKY: 5.94
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 5.23% mean?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.23% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #329 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.23% is near median its 10-year median of 5.39. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 5.23% is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #329 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #329 out of 1012 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 5.23% is 39.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 1,012 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.23% is 39.3% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.93, compared to a current price of $14.68 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 39.3% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.23% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.68 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.93.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.23% (near median its 10-year median of 5.39)
GF Value™: $14.93 vs. price of $14.68 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Transportation median (#329 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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