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Shengfeng DevelopmentSFWL +6.62%74 ROA % is 3.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates SFWL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Transportation companies, Shengfeng Development ranks better than 51.92% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Shengfeng Development's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.1 Mil.
Shengfeng Development's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $321.7 Mil. Therefore, Shengfeng Development's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shengfeng Development's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SFWL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62 Med: 3.41 Max: 4.03
Current: 3.75
During the past 6 years, Shengfeng Development's highest ROA % was 4.03%. The lowest was 2.62%. And the median was 3.41%.
SFWL's ROA % is ranked better than 51.92% of 1017
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs SFWL: 3.75
Shengfeng Development (NAS:SFWL) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shengfeng Development's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shengfeng Development'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Shengfeng Development (SFWL) has a ROA % of 3.77% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Shengfeng Development and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Shengfeng Development's ROA % has ranged from 2.62 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #489 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Shengfeng Development's ROA % too high?
Shengfeng Development's current ROA % of 3.77% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 4.03. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.52. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.77% is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #489 out of 1017 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shengfeng Development has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shengfeng Development's ROA % compare to CRGO and JANL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #489 out of 1017 companies for ROA %. This puts Shengfeng Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.52. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.77% is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shengfeng Development's own ROA % has ranged from 2.62 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Shengfeng Development 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 3.52, based on 1,017 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. Shengfeng Development's current ROA % of 3.77% is 7.1% 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 Shengfeng Development and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shengfeng Development's current ROA % is 3.77%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shengfeng Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development (SFWL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $14.25 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.77%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 7.1% above the Transportation industry median of 3.52. Shengfeng Development's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL), the current ROA % is 3.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.25 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Shengfeng Development to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFWL:
ROA %: 3.77% (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.41)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $14.25 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Transportation median (#489 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shengfeng Development Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers contract logistics services in China. The contract logistics services offered by the company include planning and designing supply chains, designing facilities, processing orders, collecting payments, managing inventories, and providing client services. The company's operations are based in the PRC. Its integrated logistics solutions are comprised of three business streams: B2B freight transportation services; cloud storage services; and value-added services. The company derives maximum revenue from Transportation, followed by Warehouse storage management services. The solutions provides by the company are : Internet TV; Electronic communication; Textiles and Apparel; Automotive parts; and e-commerce.
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