Swire PropertiesSWPFF 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.19% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SWPFF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,804 Real Estate companies, Swire Properties ranks worse than 70.18% 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. Swire Properties's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-85 Mil. Swire Properties's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $45,321 Mil. Therefore, Swire Properties's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swire Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SWPFF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.43 Med: 2.23 Max: 11.4
Current: -0.43
During the past 13 years, Swire Properties's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.40%. The lowest was -0.43%. And the median was 2.23%.
SWPFF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 70.18% of 1804
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.745
vs SWPFF: -0.43
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.
Swire Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Swire Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swire Properties'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.
SWPFF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Swire Properties'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.
Swire Properties Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Swire Properties's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swire Properties'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 -0.19% mean?
Swire Properties (SWPFF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.19% 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 Swire Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #1266 out of 1804 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Swire Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Swire Properties' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #1266 out of 1804 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swire Properties has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swire Properties' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Swire Properties ranks #1266 out of 1804 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Swire Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Real Estate companies is 1.75, based on 1,804 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. 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 Swire Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swire Properties's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swire Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Properties (SWPFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.47, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.19%. Swire Properties' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Swire Properties (SWPFF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.19% 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 Swire Properties (SWPFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.47.
GuruFocus considers Swire Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWPFF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.19%
GF Value™: $2.47 vs. price of $2.60 (5.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWPFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swire Properties is a Hong Kong-based property investor and Hong Kong's largest office landlord. Its Hong Kong portfolio provides more than 13 million square feet of gross floor area, with its portfolio of grade A office contributing over 9 million square feet. The firm also holds investment properties and development projects in China, the United States, and Southeast Asia. Rental income accounts for more than 60% of its total revenue, with property development and hotel operations contributing the balance. The company was listed in 2012. Parent company Swire Pacific holds an 83% stake.
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