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Nippon Yusen Kabushiki KaishaNGO:9101 72 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 5.19. GuruFocus rates NGO:9101 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円685.29. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks better than 58.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9101'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.63 Med: 5.19 Max: 39.13
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 39.13%. The lowest was -12.63%. And the median was 5.19%.
NGO:9101's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 58.99% of 1012
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.755
vs NGO:9101: 4.74
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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki 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.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Yusen Kabushiki 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 5.40% mean?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.40% 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #415 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.40% is near median its 10-year median of 5.19. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's value of 5.40% is 43.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #415 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ranks #415 out of 1012 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's value of 5.40% is 43.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.19 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki 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. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.40% is 43.8% 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki 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. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円685.29, compared to a current price of 円760.00 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.19 and 43.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.40% 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 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NGO:9101) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円760.00 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円685.29.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9101:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.40% (near median its 10-year median of 5.19)
GF Value™: 円685.29 vs. price of 円760.00 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% above the Transportation median (#415 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Business Description
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is a Japan-based shipping and transportation company. The company operates through seven segments. The Automotive Business covers ocean-going cargo shipping and automobile logistics. Dry Bulk Cargo Business focuses on bulk cargo transport and ship chartering. Energy Business handles shipping and chartering related to energy transport. Liner & Logistics Business includes Air Transport, Liner Shipping with agency, container terminal, port, and tugboat operations, and Logistics covering warehousing, freight forwarding, and coastal freight. Other Business involves real estate leasing and sales, passenger ship services, machinery and equipment wholesale, transportation support, information processing, and petroleum product sales.
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