Stadler Rail AGXSWX:SRAIL -0.86%73 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SRAIL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF31.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Stadler Rail AG ranks worse than 69.57% 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. Stadler Rail AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF142 Mil. Stadler Rail AG's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,473 Mil. Therefore, Stadler Rail AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stadler Rail AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SRAIL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 3.22 Max: 6.93
Current: 1.6
During the past 10 years, Stadler Rail AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.93%. The lowest was 0.74%. And the median was 3.22%.
XSWX:SRAIL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 69.57% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs XSWX:SRAIL: 1.60
Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
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.
Stadler Rail AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Stadler Rail AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stadler Rail AG'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:SRAIL vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Stadler Rail AG'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.
Stadler Rail AG Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stadler Rail AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stadler Rail AG'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 2.59% mean?
Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.59% 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 Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Stadler Rail AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.74 to 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #702 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Stadler Rail AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Stadler Rail AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.59% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 6.93. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Stadler Rail AG's value of 2.59% is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #702 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stadler Rail AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadler Rail AG's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #702 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Stadler Rail AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Stadler Rail AG's value of 2.59% is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Stadler Rail AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.74 to 6.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Stadler Rail AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.78, 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.59% is 31.5% 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 Stadler Rail AG 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadler Rail AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF31.87, compared to a current price of CHF23.08 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 31.5% below the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Stadler Rail AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.59% 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF23.08 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF31.87.
GuruFocus considers Stadler Rail AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SRAIL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.59% (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: CHF31.87 vs. price of CHF23.08 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.5% below the Transportation median (#702 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SRAIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stadler Rail AG is a Switzerland based producer of rolling stock and related systems. The company operates in three reportable segments that are Rolling Stock segment which include the manufacturing of various types of rail vehicles. The Service & Components segment offers full service, modernization and revision, spare parts service, and vehicle repairs, including the maintenance and assessment of defects, and Signalling segment develops and distributes various signalling solutions for vehicles and infrastructures. Geographically, the company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, CIS and Rest of the world.
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