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BSP:VTRU3's ROA % is ranked better than 93.92% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs BSP:VTRU3: 17.96
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) 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 (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.
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ROA % Related Terms
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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.
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ROA % Chart
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
2.09
4.94
6.21
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Quarterly Data
* 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.
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ROA % vs Education Industry
* 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.
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a ROA % of 48.79% 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. This is 888% above median its historical median of 4.94. Over the past decade, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's ROA % has ranged from 2.09 to 17.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #16 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's ROA % too high?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current ROA % of 48.79% is 888% above median its 10-year median of 4.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 17.96. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's value of 48.79% is 1151% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #16 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio ranks #16 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This places Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's value of 48.79% is 1151% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's own ROA % has ranged from 2.09 to 17.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.94 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio 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 an Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.90, based on 263 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. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current ROA % of 48.79% is 1151% 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's current ROA % is 48.79%, which is 888% above median its own 10-year median of 4.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio stock overvalued right now?
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3) has a current ROA % of 48.79%. The current ROA % is 48.79%, which is 888% above median its 10-year median of 4.94 and 1151% above the Education industry median of 3.90. Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 3 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 Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio (BSP:VTRU3), the current ROA % is 48.79% 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.
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio Business Description
Vitru Brasil Empreendimentos Participacoes e Comercio SA invests in educational service providers and provides distance learning continuing education services through its subsidiaries. The group provides educational services in Brazil, mainly undergraduate and continuing education courses, offered in person at its campuses located throughout Brazil. Its operating segments are: Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses, In-person undergraduate programs, and Continuing education courses. Maximum revenue is generated from its Distance Learning business, which offers virtual learning opportunities in education, business administration, accounting, physical education, vocational training, engineering, and health-related courses.
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