Landstar SystemLSTR +0.43%79 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 14.69. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 76.91% 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. Landstar System's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $158 Mil. Landstar System's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,585 Mil. Therefore, Landstar System's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Landstar System's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSTR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.82 Med: 14.69 Max: 22.12
Current: 7.66
During the past 13 years, Landstar System's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.12%. The lowest was 6.82%. And the median was 14.69%.
LSTR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 76.91% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs LSTR: 7.66
Landstar System (NAS:LSTR) 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.
Landstar System Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Landstar System Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Landstar System'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.
LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System'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.
Landstar System Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System'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 9.95% mean?
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.95% 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 Landstar System and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 14.69. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.82 to 22.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #233 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Landstar System's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Landstar System's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.95% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 14.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.82 to a high of 22.12. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Landstar System's value of 9.95% is 164.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #233 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #233 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Landstar System in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Landstar System's value of 9.95% is 164.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.82 to 22.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.69 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Landstar System 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 1,009 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. Landstar System's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.95% is 164.6% 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 Landstar System 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. Landstar System's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.95%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 14.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.64, compared to a current price of $208.21 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.95%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 14.69 and 164.6% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Landstar System (LSTR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.95% 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 Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $208.21 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.64.
GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSTR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.95% (32% below median its 10-year median of 14.69)
GF Value™: $160.64 vs. price of $208.21 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 164.6% above the Transportation median (#233 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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