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Xiamen International Airport CoSHSE:600897 -0.88%88 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 8.39. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600897 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.24 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Xiamen International Airport Co ranks better than 81.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xiamen International Airport Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600897'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 8.39 Max: 11.62
Current: 8.6
During the past 13 years, Xiamen International Airport Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.62%. The lowest was 0.58%. And the median was 8.39%.
SHSE:600897's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 81.09% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.765
vs SHSE:600897: 8.60
Xiamen International Airport Co (SHSE:600897) 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.
Xiamen International Airport Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Xiamen International Airport Co 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.
Xiamen International Airport Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SHSE:600897 vs JOBY, CAAP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Xiamen International Airport Co'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.
Xiamen International Airport Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Xiamen International Airport Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen International Airport Co'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 7.82% mean?
Xiamen International Airport Co (SHSE:600897) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.82% 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 Xiamen International Airport Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.39. Over the past decade, Xiamen International Airport Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 11.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen International Airport Co ranks #191 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Xiamen International Airport Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Xiamen International Airport Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.82% is near median its 10-year median of 8.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 11.62. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Xiamen International Airport Co's value of 7.82% is 107.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen International Airport Co ranks #191 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen International Airport Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen International Airport Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Xiamen International Airport Co ranks #191 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Xiamen International Airport Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Xiamen International Airport Co's value of 7.82% is 107.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen International Airport Co's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 11.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 3.77, Xiamen International Airport Co 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 3.77, 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. Xiamen International Airport Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.82% is 107.7% 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 Xiamen International Airport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen International Airport Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen International Airport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen International Airport Co (SHSE:600897) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.24, compared to a current price of ¥14.63 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 107.7% above the Transportation industry median of 3.77. Xiamen International Airport Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Xiamen International Airport Co (SHSE:600897), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.82% 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 Xiamen International Airport Co (SHSE:600897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen International Airport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.63 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.24.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen International Airport Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600897:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.82% (near median its 10-year median of 8.39)
GF Value™: ¥16.24 vs. price of ¥14.63 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.7% above the Transportation median (#191 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen International Airport Co Ltd is principally engaged in ground services of civil and international flights and passengers. The company is also involved in commercial property leasing services, advertising, cargo station and mechanical services.
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