ICTEF's ROA % is ranked better than 92.61% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs ICTEF: 13.13
International Container Terminal Services (OTCPK:ICTEF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
International Container Terminal Services ROA % Related Terms
International Container Terminal Services ROA % 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.
International Container Terminal Services ROA % Chart
International Container Terminal Services Annual Data
International Container Terminal Services ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, International Container Terminal Services's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
International Container Terminal Services ROA % vs Transportation Industry
* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) has a ROA % of 12.56% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 5.69. Over the past decade, International Container Terminal Services' ROA % has ranged from 1.70 to 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #75 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is International Container Terminal Services' ROA % too high?
International Container Terminal Services' current ROA % of 12.56% is 121% above median its 10-year median of 5.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 13.13. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. International Container Terminal Services' value of 12.56% is 264.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #75 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Container Terminal Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Container Terminal Services' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #75 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places International Container Terminal Services in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. International Container Terminal Services' value of 12.56% is 264.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Container Terminal Services' own ROA % has ranged from 1.70 to 13.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.69 vs. the industry median of 3.45, International Container Terminal Services 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 ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Container Terminal Services's current ROA % of 12.56% is 264.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Container Terminal Services's current ROA % is 12.56%, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 5.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Container Terminal Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.56, compared to a current price of $14.91 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.56%, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 5.69 and 264.1% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. International Container Terminal Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF), the current ROA % is 12.56% 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.91 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.56.
GuruFocus considers International Container Terminal Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICTEF:
ROA %: 12.56% (121% above median its 10-year median of 5.69)
GF Value™: $8.56 vs. price of $14.91 (74.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 264.1% above the Transportation median (#75 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICTEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Container Terminal Services Business Description
International Container Terminal Services Inc is engaged in the development, management, and operation of container terminals and serves as a developer, manager, and operator of common user origin and destination container terminals for the international container shipping industry. The Company operates on multiple continents and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities internationally. It also handles general cargo and provides ancillary services such as storage, container packing and unpacking, inspection, weighing, and services for refrigerated containers (reefers). The Group operates principally in one industry segment, cargo handling and related services, and geographically operates in Asia, EMEA, and the Americas, with Asia contributing the maximum revenue.
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