Napier Port HoldingsNZSE:NPH +1.37%92 ROA % is 5.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 4.34. 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 1,007 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Napier Port Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$36.0 Mil.
Napier Port Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$605.6 Mil. Therefore, Napier Port Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Napier Port Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:NPH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 4.34 Max: 5.82
Current: 4.8
During the past 7 years, Napier Port Holdings's highest ROA % was 5.82%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 4.34%.
NZSE:NPH's ROA % is ranked better than 62.56% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs NZSE:NPH: 4.80
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
* 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port Holdings'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.
Napier Port Holdings ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napier Port Holdings's ROA % 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 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a ROA % of 5.94% 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, Napier Port Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 5.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #377 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' ROA % too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current ROA % of 5.94% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 5.82. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.43. Napier Port Holdings' value of 5.94% is 73.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #377 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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' ROA % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #377 out of 1007 companies for ROA %. This puts Napier Port Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.43. Napier Port Holdings' value of 5.94% is 73.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Napier Port Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 1.85 to 5.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Napier Port Holdings 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 3.43, based on 1,007 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. Napier Port Holdings's current ROA % of 5.94% is 73.2% 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napier Port Holdings's current ROA % is 5.94%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. 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$3.70 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.94%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 73.2% above the Transportation industry median of 3.43. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current ROA % is 5.94% 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$3.70 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.33.
GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:
ROA %: 5.94% (37% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: NZ$3.33 vs. price of NZ$3.70 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% above the Transportation median (#377 of 1007)
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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