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SAU:4030'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09 Med: 12.92 Max: 27.51
Current: 27.51
During the past 13 years, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 27.51%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 12.92%.
SAU:4030's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 85.36% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 9
vs SAU:4030: 27.51
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) 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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Annual Data
SAU:4030 vs KEX: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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 four times the quarterly (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 53.46% mean?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.46% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. This is 314% above median its historical median of 12.92. Over the past decade, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.09 to 27.51. According to the industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #143 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.46% is 314% above median its 10-year median of 12.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 27.51. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 53.46% is 494% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #143 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #143 out of 977 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 53.46% is 494% above this benchmark. Historically, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 2.09 to 27.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.92 vs. the industry median of 9.00, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 9.00, based on 977 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 53.46% is 494% 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-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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.46%, which is 314% above median its own 10-year median of 12.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.95, compared to a current price of ﷼33.06 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.46%, which is 314% above median its 10-year median of 12.92 and 494% above the Transportation industry median of 9.00. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 53.46% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼33.06 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.95.
GuruFocus considers National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4030:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 53.46% (314% above median its 10-year median of 12.92)
GF Value™: ﷼31.95 vs. price of ﷼33.06 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 494% above the Transportation median (#143 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Business Description
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is engaged in purchasing, selling, and operating vessels for the coordination of transport & storage on board vessels, transportation of cargo, cargo clearance, agencies for maritime shipping companies, and all marine transport activities. The Group performs its operations through four segments, which are Transportation of oil, Transportation of chemicals, Logistics, and Transportation of dry bulk. It earns maximum revenue from the Transportation of oil segment, which is a provider of crude oil transportation services.
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