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Napier Port HoldingsNZSE:NPH -1.33%92 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks worse than 59.41% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Napier Port Holdings's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$36.0 Mil. Napier Port Holdings's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$427.9 Mil. Therefore, Napier Port Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:NPH'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 5.52 Max: 7.31
Current: 6.71
During the past 7 years, Napier Port Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 7.31%. The lowest was 2.05%. And the median was 5.52%.
NZSE:NPH's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 59.41% of 978
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.985
vs NZSE:NPH: 6.71
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
NZSE:NPH vs KEX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Napier Port Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napier Port Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.41% mean?
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.41% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 5.52. Over the past decade, Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.05 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #581 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.41% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 7.31. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99. Napier Port Holdings' value of 8.41% is 6.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #581 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Napier Port Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napier Port Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #581 out of 978 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Napier Port Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99. Napier Port Holdings' value of 8.41% is 6.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Napier Port Holdings' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.05 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Napier Port Holdings 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-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 8.99, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Napier Port Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 8.41% is 6.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napier Port Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.41%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napier Port Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.33, compared to a current price of NZ$3.72 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.41%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 6.4% below the Transportation industry median of 8.99. Napier Port Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.41% as of Mar. 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$3.72 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.33.
GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 8.41% (52% above median its 10-year median of 5.52)
GF Value™: NZ$3.33 vs. price of NZ$3.72 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% below the Transportation median (#581 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napier Port Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing port and logistics services. The Group operates in one reportable segment bein Port Services. This consists of providing and managing port services and cargo handling infrastructure through Napier Port. Within the Port Services reportable segment the following operating segments have been identified: marine services, general cargo services, container services, port pack services and depot services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand, with maximum revenue from Container Services.
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