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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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ROA % Related Terms
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia'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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia'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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) has a ROA % of 1.00% 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's ROA % has ranged from 1.62 to 17.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #215 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's ROA % too high?
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current ROA % of 1.00% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 17.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.76. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's value of 1.00% is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #215 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's ROA % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #215 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This places Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.76. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's value of 1.00% is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's own ROA % has ranged from 1.62 to 17.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.76, based on 367 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. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current ROA % of 1.00% is 63.8% 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current ROA % is 1.00%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.60, compared to a current price of R$18.60 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.00%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 63.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.76. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3), the current ROA % is 1.00% 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.60 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.60.
GuruFocus considers Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:DESK3:
ROA %: 1.00% (62% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: R$16.60 vs. price of R$18.60 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#215 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DESK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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