SantovaSTVLF 87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.71% as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates STVLF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.20. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Santova ranks better than 82.36% 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. Santova's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $11.22 Mil. Santova's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $95.77 Mil. Therefore, Santova's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STVLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.41 Med: 9.4 Max: 15.16
Current: 8.93
During the past 13 years, Santova's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.16%. The lowest was 7.41%. And the median was 9.40%.
STVLF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.36% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs STVLF: 8.93
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.
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santova'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.
STVLF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova'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.
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santova'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.71% mean?
Santova (STVLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.71% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Santova and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 9.40. Over the past decade, Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.41 to 15.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #178 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.71% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 9.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.41 to a high of 15.16. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Santova's value of 11.71% is 211.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santova ranks #178 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #178 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Santova in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. Santova's value of 11.71% is 211.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Santova's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.41 to 15.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Santova 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 1,009 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. Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.71% is 211.4% 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 Santova 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. Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.71%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 9.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Santova (STVLF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 11.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.20, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.71%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 211.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Santova (STVLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 11.71% as of Feb. 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 Santova (STVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.20.
Key valuation signals for STVLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 11.71% (25% above median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: $0.20 vs. price of $0.11 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.4% above the Transportation median (#178 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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