FedExXSWX:FDX -0.24%83 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.86% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FDX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF186.55. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, FedEx ranks better than 63.42% 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. FedEx's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was CHF3,265 Mil. FedEx's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was CHF67,173 Mil. Therefore, FedEx's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FedEx's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FDX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 5.06 Max: 10.66
Current: 5.44
During the past 13 years, FedEx's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.66%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 5.06%.
XSWX:FDX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 63.42% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.755
vs XSWX:FDX: 5.44
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.
FedEx Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
FedEx Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FedEx'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.
XSWX:FDX vs UPS, JBHT, FDXF: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, FedEx'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.
FedEx Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FedEx's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FedEx'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.86% mean?
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.86% 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 FedEx and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, FedEx's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.17 to 10.66. According to the industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #368 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is FedEx's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
FedEx's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.86% is near median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 10.66. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. FedEx's value of 4.86% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FedEx ranks #368 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FedEx has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FedEx's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UPS and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #368 out of 1006 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts FedEx in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.76. FedEx's value of 4.86% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FedEx's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.17 to 10.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 3.76, FedEx 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 1,006 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. FedEx's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.86% is 29.4% 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 FedEx 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. FedEx's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FedEx stock overvalued right now?
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF186.55, compared to a current price of CHF252.20 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 29.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.76. FedEx's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.86% 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FedEx stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF252.20 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF186.55.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FDX:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.86% (near median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: CHF186.55 vs. price of CHF252.20 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Transportation median (#368 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. Following the June 2026 spinoff of FedEx Freight (less-than-truckload shipping), the firm's Federal Express segment—which houses the core package delivery operations—makes up more than 95% of total revenue (previously 87%). The remainder stems from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
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