Stolt-NielsenOSL:SNI -4.03%85 ROA % is 3.17% as of Feb. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates OSL:SNI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr300.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Stolt-Nielsen ranks better than 57.73% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Stolt-Nielsen's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was kr1,818 Mil.
Stolt-Nielsen's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was kr57,324 Mil. Therefore, Stolt-Nielsen's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:SNI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 2.18 Max: 7.88
Current: 4.27
During the past 13 years, Stolt-Nielsen's highest ROA % was 7.88%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 2.18%.
OSL:SNI's ROA % is ranked better than 57.73% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs OSL:SNI: 4.27
Stolt-Nielsen (OSL:SNI) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Stolt-Nielsen ROA % Related Terms
Stolt-Nielsen ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Stolt-Nielsen'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.
Stolt-Nielsen ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stolt-Nielsen'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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Stolt-Nielsen (OSL:SNI) has a ROA % of 3.17% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Stolt-Nielsen and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % has ranged from 0.49 to 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #429 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % too high?
Stolt-Nielsen's current ROA % of 3.17% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 7.88. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 3.17% is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #429 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stolt-Nielsen has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stolt-Nielsen's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #429 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This puts Stolt-Nielsen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 3.17% is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Stolt-Nielsen's own ROA % has ranged from 0.49 to 7.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Stolt-Nielsen 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 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. Stolt-Nielsen's current ROA % of 3.17% is 8.1% 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 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 Stolt-Nielsen 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. Stolt-Nielsen's current ROA % is 3.17%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stolt-Nielsen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen (OSL:SNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr300.39, compared to a current price of kr298.00 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.17%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 8.1% below the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Stolt-Nielsen's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Stolt-Nielsen (OSL:SNI), the current ROA % is 3.17% 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 Stolt-Nielsen (OSL:SNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr298.00 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr300.39.
GuruFocus considers Stolt-Nielsen to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:SNI:
ROA %: 3.17% (45% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: kr300.39 vs. price of kr298.00 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Transportation median (#429 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stolt-Nielsen Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Bermuda. The company organizes itself into five business segments: Tankers, Terminals, Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas. The Group generates the majority of its operating revenue through its tanker segment from the transportation of liquids by sea and inland waterways under contracts of affreightment or through contracts on the spot market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Belgium, China, and other regions.
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