Sendas DistribuidoraASAIY +6.00%84 ROA % is 2.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 4.79. GuruFocus rates ASAIY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Sendas Distribuidora ranks worse than 68.27% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sendas Distribuidora's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $245 Mil.
Sendas Distribuidora's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,719 Mil. Therefore, Sendas Distribuidora's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sendas Distribuidora's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASAIY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 4.79 Max: 11.26
Current: 1.52
During the past 8 years, Sendas Distribuidora's highest ROA % was 11.26%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 4.79%.
ASAIY's ROA % is ranked worse than 68.27% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.545
vs ASAIY: 1.52
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.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora ROA % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sendas Distribuidora's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sendas Distribuidora'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) has a ROA % of 2.81% 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 4.79. Over the past decade, Sendas Distribuidora's ROA % has ranged from 1.52 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #213 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's ROA % too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current ROA % of 2.81% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 4.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 11.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROA % is 3.55. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 2.81% is 20.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #213 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's ROA % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #213 out of 312 companies for ROA %. This places Sendas Distribuidora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.55. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 2.81% is 20.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sendas Distribuidora's own ROA % has ranged from 1.52 to 11.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.79 vs. the industry median of 3.55, Sendas Distribuidora has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.55, based on 312 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. Sendas Distribuidora's current ROA % of 2.81% is 20.7% below 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROA % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sendas Distribuidora's current ROA % is 2.81%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.61, compared to a current price of $7.95 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.81%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 4.79 and 20.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.55. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY), the current ROA % is 2.81% 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.95 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.61.
GuruFocus considers Sendas Distribuidora to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASAIY:
ROA %: 2.81% (41% below median its 10-year median of 4.79)
GF Value™: $13.61 vs. price of $7.95 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#213 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASAIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
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