Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos (BSP:AMBP3) ROA %: -4.03% (As of Jun. 2025)


BSP:AMBP3 Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos SA BSP:AMBP3
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What is Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA %?

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos BSP:AMBP3 74 ROA % is -4.03% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates BSP:AMBP3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$17.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Waste Management companies, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ranks worse than 67.47% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was R$-687 Mil. Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was R$17,049 Mil. Therefore, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -4.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:AMBP3' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.19   Med: 1.93   Max: 9.91
Current: -1.69

During the past 9 years, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's highest ROA % was 9.91%. The lowest was -2.19%. And the median was 1.93%.

BSP:AMBP3's ROA % is ranked worse than
67.47% of 249 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs BSP:AMBP3: -1.69

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos  (BSP:AMBP3) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-687.04/17048.977
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-687.04 / 7082.864)*(7082.864 / 17048.977)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-9.7 %*0.4154
=-4.03 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.


Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA % Related Terms


Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's ROA % can be seen below:

* 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.

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA % Chart

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.95 4.43 0.87 -0.53 -2.19

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.27 0.88 2.10 -4.79 -4.03

BSP:AMBP3 vs WM, RSG, WCN: ROA % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos'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.


Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's ROA % falls into.


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Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ROA % Calculation

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=-287.668/( (11642.697+14655.272)/ 2 )
=-287.668/13148.9845
=-2.19 %

Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-687.04/( (17179.562+16918.392)/ 2 )
=-687.04/17048.977
=-4.03 %

* 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 (Jun. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -4.03% mean?
Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos (BSP:AMBP3) has a ROA % of -4.03% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ranks #168 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos' ROA % too high?
Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos' current ROA % is -4.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ranks #168 out of 249 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos' ROA % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos ranks #168 out of 249 companies for ROA %. This places Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.54. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROA % among Waste Management companies is 1.54, based on 249 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. 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 Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROA % is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos's current ROA % is -4.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos (BSP:AMBP3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$17.59, compared to a current price of R$0.18 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.03%. Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos (BSP:AMBP3), the current ROA % is -4.03% as of Jun. 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 Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos (BSP:AMBP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$0.18 is trading 99% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$17.59. GuruFocus considers Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AMBP3:

  • ROA %: -4.03%
  • GF Value™: R$17.59 vs. price of R$0.18 (99% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AMBP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos Business Description

Address Avenida Pacaembu, 1088, Pacaembu, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01234-000
Ambipar Participacoes e Empreendimentos SA is engaged in providing environmental services to several private clients in Latin America. Through its Environment segment, the company provides complete solutions in waste management and recovery, with the support of a center for research, development, and innovation. Its response segment provides prevention, training, and emergency assistance to accidents with chemicals and pollutants and firefighting.
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