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Sociedad MatrizAMXSGO:SMSAAM 90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates XSGO:SMSAAM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP140.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Sociedad MatrizAM ranks better than 58.91% 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. Sociedad MatrizAM's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP65,311 Mil. Sociedad MatrizAM's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP1,491,268 Mil. Therefore, Sociedad MatrizAM's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad MatrizAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:SMSAAM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 4.81 Max: 27.1
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, Sociedad MatrizAM's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.10%. The lowest was 2.99%. And the median was 4.81%.
XSGO:SMSAAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 58.91% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.775
vs XSGO:SMSAAM: 4.74
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.
Sociedad MatrizAM Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sociedad MatrizAM Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sociedad MatrizAM'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Sociedad MatrizAM'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.
Sociedad MatrizAM Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sociedad MatrizAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad MatrizAM'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.38% mean?
Sociedad MatrizAM (XSGO:SMSAAM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.38% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sociedad MatrizAM and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.81. Over the past decade, Sociedad MatrizAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.99 to 27.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad MatrizAM ranks #415 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Sociedad MatrizAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sociedad MatrizAM's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.38% is near median its 10-year median of 4.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 27.10. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Sociedad MatrizAM's value of 4.38% is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad MatrizAM ranks #415 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sociedad MatrizAM has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad MatrizAM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sociedad MatrizAM ranks #415 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Sociedad MatrizAM in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Sociedad MatrizAM's value of 4.38% is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad MatrizAM's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 2.99 to 27.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Sociedad MatrizAM 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 3.78, 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. Sociedad MatrizAM's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.38% is 16% 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 Sociedad MatrizAM and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad MatrizAM's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad MatrizAM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad MatrizAM (XSGO:SMSAAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP140.29, compared to a current price of CLP136.22 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 16% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Sociedad MatrizAM's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Sociedad MatrizAM (XSGO:SMSAAM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38% as of Jun. 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 Sociedad MatrizAM (XSGO:SMSAAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad MatrizAM stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP136.22 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP140.29.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad MatrizAM to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:SMSAAM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.38% (near median its 10-year median of 4.81)
GF Value™: CLP140.29 vs. price of CLP136.22 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16% above the Transportation median (#415 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:SMSAAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sociedad Matriz SAAM SA is a Chile based company which provides maritime transport, freight and cargo services. It participates in the businesses of tugboats, harbor terminals and logistics in over 10 countries of the American continent. The company provides foreign trade services by means of its three business divisions, Port Terminals, Towage and Logistics.
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