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Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Alexandria Containers and Goods ROE % Related Terms
Alexandria Containers and Goods ROE % 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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods ROE % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Alexandria Containers and Goods's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Alexandria Containers and Goods ROE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alexandria Containers and Goods's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Containers and Goods's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) has a ROE % of 83.69% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Alexandria Containers and Goods and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 61.43. Over the past decade, Alexandria Containers and Goods' ROE % has ranged from 33.36 to 73.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #25 out of 991 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Alexandria Containers and Goods' ROE % too high?
Alexandria Containers and Goods' current ROE % of 83.69% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 61.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.36 to a high of 73.07. The Transportation industry median ROE % is 7.73. Alexandria Containers and Goods' value of 83.69% is 982.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #25 out of 991 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alexandria Containers and Goods has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Containers and Goods' ROE % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alexandria Containers and Goods ranks #25 out of 991 companies for ROE %. This places Alexandria Containers and Goods in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 7.73. Alexandria Containers and Goods' value of 83.69% is 982.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Alexandria Containers and Goods' own ROE % has ranged from 33.36 to 73.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.43 vs. the industry median of 7.73, Alexandria Containers and Goods 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 ROE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alexandria Containers and Goods's current ROE % of 83.69% is 982.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Alexandria Containers and Goods and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexandria Containers and Goods's current ROE % is 83.69%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 61.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Containers and Goods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£26.12, compared to a current price of E£32.74 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 83.69%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 61.43 and 982.7% above the Transportation industry median of 7.73. Alexandria Containers and Goods' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN), the current ROE % is 83.69% as of Jun. 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 Alexandria Containers and Goods (CAI:ALCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Containers and Goods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£32.74 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£26.12.
GuruFocus considers Alexandria Containers and Goods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ALCN:
ROE %: 83.69% (36% above median its 10-year median of 61.43)
GF Value™: E£26.12 vs. price of E£32.74 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 982.7% above the Transportation median (#25 of 991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ALCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexandria Containers and Goods is a cargo-handling company. It specializes in all activities related to container handling. The company offers a range of maritime services, including stevedoring and storage. Its operating segments include the Alexandria container terminal in Alexandria Port, and the Al Dakhalia container terminal in Dekheila Port.
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