Nippon SharyoNPPSF 55 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates NPPSF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Nippon Sharyo ranks better than 80.16% 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. Nippon Sharyo's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $76.5 Mil. Nippon Sharyo's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $925.3 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Sharyo's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Sharyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NPPSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.48 Med: 4.48 Max: 8.46
Current: 8.46
During the past 13 years, Nippon Sharyo's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.46%. The lowest was -6.48%. And the median was 4.48%.
NPPSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 80.16% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.775
vs NPPSF: 8.46
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 Sharyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Nippon Sharyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Sharyo'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.
NPPSF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Nippon Sharyo'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 Sharyo Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Sharyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Sharyo'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 8.26% mean?
Nippon Sharyo (NPPSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.26% 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 Sharyo and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #200 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Nippon Sharyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Nippon Sharyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.26% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Nippon Sharyo's value of 8.26% is 118.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #200 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Sharyo has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Sharyo's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #200 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Nippon Sharyo in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Nippon Sharyo's value of 8.26% is 118.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Nippon Sharyo 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 3.78, based on 1,008 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 Sharyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.26% is 118.8% 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 Sharyo and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Sharyo's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.26%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Sharyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sharyo (NPPSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.19, compared to a current price of $21.04 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.26%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 118.8% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Nippon Sharyo's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Sharyo (NPPSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.26% 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 Sharyo (NPPSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sharyo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.04 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.19.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Sharyo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPPSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.26% (84% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: $15.19 vs. price of $21.04 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.8% above the Transportation median (#200 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Sharyo Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of railway rolling stock. The company operates through three segments. Its Railway rolling stock segment consists of manufacture and sales of rolling stock. The Transportation equipment and steel structure segment include production and trade of transportation equipment such as freight cars, tank trucks, heavy-duty industrial vehicles, and roadway and railway bridges. Its Construction equipment segment comprises of pile driving rigs, crawler cranes, casing rotators, portable diesel generator sets and emergency generators.
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