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Samudera Shipping LineSGX:S56 58 ROA % is 6.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.37. GuruFocus rates SGX:S56 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Samudera Shipping Line ranks better than 77.77% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Samudera Shipping Line's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$90.1 Mil.
Samudera Shipping Line's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was S$1,318.0 Mil. Therefore, Samudera Shipping Line's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samudera Shipping Line's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:S56'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.56 Med: 5.37 Max: 43.97
Current: 7.53
During the past 13 years, Samudera Shipping Line's highest ROA % was 43.97%. The lowest was -1.56%. And the median was 5.37%.
SGX:S56's ROA % is ranked better than 77.77% of 1012
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.395
vs SGX:S56: 7.53
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) 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.
Samudera Shipping Line ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Samudera Shipping Line's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) has a ROA % of 6.84% 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 Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #225 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Samudera Shipping Line's ROA % too high?
Samudera Shipping Line's current ROA % of 6.84% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.37. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.40. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 6.84% is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #225 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samudera Shipping Line has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samudera Shipping Line's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #225 out of 1012 companies for ROA %. This places Samudera Shipping Line in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.40. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 6.84% is 101.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Samudera Shipping Line 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 3.40, based on 1,012 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current ROA % of 6.84% is 101.5% 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 Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samudera Shipping Line's current ROA % is 6.84%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samudera Shipping Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.82, compared to a current price of S$0.97 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.84%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 101.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.40. Samudera Shipping Line's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56), the current ROA % is 6.84% 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.97 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Samudera Shipping Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S56:
ROA %: 6.84% (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.37)
GF Value™: S$0.82 vs. price of S$0.97 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.5% above the Transportation median (#225 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samudera Shipping Line Ltd is a cargo transportation company that is engaged in owning and operating ocean-going ships and the provision of containerized feeder shipping services. Its segments include Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, and Logistics. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Container Shipping segment, which provides feeder services for the transportation of containerized cargo between Singapore as a hub port and other outgoing spoke ports in Asia, as well as inter-region and intra-region container shipping services to end users. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from South East Asia (excluding Indonesia), followed by Indonesia, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Far East, and other regions.
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