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Shengfeng DevelopmentSFWL +6.62%74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates SFWL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Transportation companies, Shengfeng Development ranks better than 50.34% 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. Shengfeng Development's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.1 Mil. Shengfeng Development's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $310.5 Mil. Therefore, Shengfeng Development's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shengfeng Development's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SFWL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 3.52 Max: 4.18
Current: 3.89
During the past 6 years, Shengfeng Development's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 4.18%. The lowest was 2.71%. And the median was 3.52%.
SFWL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 50.34% of 1017
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs SFWL: 3.89
Shengfeng Development (NAS:SFWL) 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.
Shengfeng Development Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Shengfeng Development Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SFWL vs CRGO, JANL, NCEW: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shengfeng Development's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shengfeng Development'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.91% mean?
Shengfeng Development (SFWL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.91% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Shengfeng Development and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Shengfeng Development's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.71 to 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #505 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Shengfeng Development's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Shengfeng Development's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.91% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 4.18. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.91% is 2.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #505 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shengfeng Development has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shengfeng Development's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRGO and JANL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #505 out of 1017 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Shengfeng Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.91% is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shengfeng Development's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.71 to 4.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Shengfeng Development 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 3.83, based on 1,017 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. Shengfeng Development's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.91% is 2.1% 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 Shengfeng Development and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shengfeng Development's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.91%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shengfeng Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development (SFWL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $14.25 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.91%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 2.1% above the Transportation industry median of 3.83. Shengfeng Development's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.91% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.25 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Shengfeng Development to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFWL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.91% (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $14.25 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% above the Transportation median (#505 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shengfeng Development Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers contract logistics services in China. The contract logistics services offered by the company include planning and designing supply chains, designing facilities, processing orders, collecting payments, managing inventories, and providing client services. The company's operations are based in the PRC. Its integrated logistics solutions are comprised of three business streams: B2B freight transportation services; cloud storage services; and value-added services. The company derives maximum revenue from Transportation, followed by Warehouse storage management services. The solutions provides by the company are : Internet TV; Electronic communication; Textiles and Apparel; Automotive parts; and e-commerce.
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