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Napier Port HoldingsNZSE:NPH -0.28%93 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks better than 59.5% 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. Napier Port Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$36.0 Mil. Napier Port Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$604.9 Mil. Therefore, Napier Port Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:NPH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 4.35 Max: 5.84
Current: 4.81
During the past 7 years, Napier Port Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 5.84%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 4.35%.
NZSE:NPH's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 59.5% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs NZSE:NPH: 4.81
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) 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.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NZSE:NPH vs KEX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napier Port Holdings'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.95% mean?
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.95% 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.85 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #409 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.95% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 5.84. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Napier Port Holdings' value of 5.95% is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #409 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Napier Port Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #409 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Napier Port Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Napier Port Holdings' value of 5.95% is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Napier Port Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.85 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Napier Port Holdings 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 1,010 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. Napier Port Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 5.95% is 58.2% 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 Napier Port Holdings 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. Napier Port Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.95%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napier Port Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.33, compared to a current price of NZ$3.59 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.95%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 58.2% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Napier Port Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 5.95% 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.59 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.33.
GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 5.95% (37% above median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: NZ$3.33 vs. price of NZ$3.59 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% above the Transportation median (#409 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napier Port Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing port and logistics services. The Group operates in one reportable segment bein Port Services. This consists of providing and managing port services and cargo handling infrastructure through Napier Port. Within the Port Services reportable segment the following operating segments have been identified: marine services, general cargo services, container services, port pack services and depot services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand, with maximum revenue from Container Services.
93GF Score
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