SantovaSTVLF 80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.10% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 25.24. GuruFocus rates STVLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 975 Transportation companies, Santova ranks better than 77.74% 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. Santova's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $11.22 Mil. Santova's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $37.26 Mil. Therefore, Santova's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 30.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STVLF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.49 Med: 25.24 Max: 43.93
Current: 19.16
During the past 13 years, Santova's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 43.93%. The lowest was 17.49%. And the median was 25.24%.
STVLF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 77.74% of 975
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 9
vs STVLF: 19.16
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.
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santova'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.
STVLF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova'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.
Santova Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santova'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.10% mean?
Santova (STVLF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.10% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Santova and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 25.24. Over the past decade, Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.49 to 43.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #217 out of 975 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.10% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 25.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.49 to a high of 43.93. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Santova's value of 30.10% is 234.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santova ranks #217 out of 975 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #217 out of 975 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Santova in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.00. Santova's value of 30.10% is 234.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Santova's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.49 to 43.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.24 vs. the industry median of 9.00, Santova 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 975 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. Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.10% is 234.4% 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-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 Santova 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. Santova's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.10%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 25.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Santova (STVLF) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 30.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.20, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.10%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 25.24 and 234.4% above the Transportation industry median of 9.00. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Santova (STVLF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 30.10% 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 Santova (STVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.20.
Key valuation signals for STVLF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 30.10% (19% above median its 10-year median of 25.24)
GF Value™: $0.20 vs. price of $0.11 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.4% above the Transportation median (#217 of 975)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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