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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
As of Mar. 2026, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC has a Sloan Ratio of 2.19%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC has a Sloan Ratio of 2.19%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Sloan Ratio % 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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Sloan Ratio % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Sloan Ratio % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 320.783 (Jun. 2025 ) + 443.64 (Sep. 2025 ) + 453.638 (Dec. 2025 ) + 497.439 (Mar. 2026 ) = د.إ1,716 Mil.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1139.522 (Jun. 2025 ) + 734.791 (Sep. 2025 ) + 2653.797 (Dec. 2025 ) + 942.637 (Mar. 2026 ) = د.إ5,471 Mil.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -892.182 (Jun. 2025 ) + -1704.808 (Sep. 2025 ) + -1487.565 (Dec. 2025 ) + -1290.698 (Mar. 2026 ) = د.إ-5,375 Mil.
* 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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) has a Sloan Ratio % of 2.19% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC and its competitors.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Sloan Ratio % is 2.19%. Overall, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio % compare to competitors?
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Sloan Ratio % of 2.19% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Transportation company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC and its competitors. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Sloan Ratio % is 2.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ7.32, compared to a current price of د.إ5.06 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 2.19%. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS), the current Sloan Ratio % is 2.19% 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 Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ5.06 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ7.32.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ADPORTS:
Sloan Ratio %: 2.19%
GF Value™: د.إ7.32 vs. price of د.إ5.06 (30.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADPORTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC engages in operation of port. Its segments consist of Maritime & Shipping includes revenue from shipping operations, marine services, offshore and subsea services, shipbuilding and drydocking as well as maritime agency related services; Economic Cities & Free Zones (EC & FZ) includes revenue from land and warehouse leasing, land and warehouse sales, staff accommodation services as well as utilities and support services; Ports includes revenue from cargo handling fees, terminal concession and lease income, Ro-Ro and cruise services, and port operations; Logistics includes revenue from various logistics operations including ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, polymer cargo handling, and project logistics services.
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