Swire PacificSWRBY 62 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates SWRBY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Conglomerates companies, Swire Pacific ranks worse than 68.85% 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 Pacific's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $546 Mil. Swire Pacific's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $56,889 Mil. Therefore, Swire Pacific's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swire Pacific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SWRBY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6 Med: 1.67 Max: 6.8
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, Swire Pacific's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.80%. The lowest was -2.60%. And the median was 1.67%.
SWRBY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 68.85% of 565
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.69
vs SWRBY: 0.66
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 Pacific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Swire Pacific Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swire Pacific'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.
SWRBY vs HON, MMM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Swire Pacific'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 Pacific Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Swire Pacific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swire Pacific'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 0.96% mean?
Swire Pacific (SWRBY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.96% 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 Pacific and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #389 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Swire Pacific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Swire Pacific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.96% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.67. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69. Swire Pacific's value of 0.96% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #389 out of 565 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swire Pacific has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swire Pacific's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #389 out of 565 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Swire Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69. Swire Pacific's value of 0.96% is 64.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Swire Pacific has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.69, based on 565 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. Swire Pacific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.96% is 64.3% below 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 Swire Pacific and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swire Pacific's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.96%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swire Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Pacific (SWRBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.86, compared to a current price of $8.25 — trading 188.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.96%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 64.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.69. Swire Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Pacific (SWRBY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.96% 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 Pacific (SWRBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Pacific stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.25 is trading 188.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.86.
GuruFocus considers Swire Pacific to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWRBY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.96% (43% below median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: $2.86 vs. price of $8.25 (188.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Conglomerates median (#389 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWRBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swire Pacific is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate with interests in property, aviation, beverage, trading, and industrials. The property division, an 82% stake in Swire Properties, contributes more than half of the group's operating profit. The beverage division is one of two Coca-Cola bottlers in mainland China and also a bottler in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The aviation division consists of Haeco, an aircraft engineering company, and a 45% stake in Cathay Pacific. John Swire & Sons, the parent company, holds a 64% stake in Swire Pacific but has 71% of the voting rights through a dual-class share structure.
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