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SHSE:600018's ROA % is ranked better than 72.3% of 1011
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs SHSE:600018: 6.16
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ROA % Related Terms
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ROA % Chart
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Annual Data
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co'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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) has a ROA % of 7.12% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.57 to 9.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #280 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's ROA % too high?
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current ROA % of 7.12% is near median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 9.77. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.40. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 7.12% is 109.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #280 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #280 out of 1011 companies for ROA %. This puts Shanghai International Port (Group) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.40. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 7.12% is 109.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.57 to 9.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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 1,011 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. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current ROA % of 7.12% is 109.4% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co 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. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current ROA % is 7.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.00, compared to a current price of ¥5.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 109.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.40. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018), the current ROA % is 7.12% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.00.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai International Port (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600018:
ROA %: 7.12% (near median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: ¥6.00 vs. price of ¥5.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.4% above the Transportation median (#280 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Business Description
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd is the world's largest container port in terms of throughput volume, and a major trans-shipment hub in China. It engages in handling port containers and bulk cargo along with other container-related services in the Yangtze River Delta. The gross profit in core port operation is approximately 72% in containers, 2% in bulk cargo, and 26% in port logistics and services. The Shanghai state-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission holds approximately a 44% stake in SIPG.
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