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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Wilson Sons's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R$779 Mil.
Wilson Sons's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R$6,324 Mil. Therefore, Wilson Sons's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 12.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 4.99 Max: 10.48
Current: 10.48
During the past 7 years, Wilson Sons's highest ROA % was 10.48%. The lowest was 2.43%. And the median was 4.99%.
BSP:PORT3's ROA % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 3.49
vs BSP:PORT3: 10.48
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) 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 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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.
Wilson Sons ROA % Related Terms
Wilson Sons ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a ROA % of 12.32% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' ROA % has ranged from 2.43 to 10.48.
Is Wilson Sons' ROA % too high?
Wilson Sons' current ROA % of 12.32% is 147% above median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 10.48. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.49. Wilson Sons' value of 12.32% is 253% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' ROA % compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' ROA % of 12.32% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.49. Wilson Sons' value of 12.32% is 253% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own ROA % has ranged from 2.43 to 10.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Wilson Sons 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 ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.49, based on 1,009 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. Wilson Sons's current ROA % of 12.32% is 253% 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 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 Wilson Sons and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Sons's current ROA % is 12.32%, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current ROA % of 12.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.32%, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 253% above the Transportation industry median of 3.49. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current ROA % is 12.32% as of Sep. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
ROA %: 12.32% (147% above median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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