YDUQS ParticipacoesBSP:YDUQ3 +3.11%84 ROA % is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates BSP:YDUQ3 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, YDUQS Participacoes ranks worse than 62.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. YDUQS Participacoes's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$263 Mil.
YDUQS Participacoes's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$9,816 Mil. Therefore, YDUQS Participacoes's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YDUQS Participacoes's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:YDUQ3'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.61 Med: 2.69 Max: 15.88
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, YDUQS Participacoes's highest ROA % was 15.88%. The lowest was -0.61%. And the median was 2.69%.
BSP:YDUQ3's ROA % is ranked worse than 62.74% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs BSP:YDUQ3: 1.22
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) 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.
YDUQS Participacoes ROA % Related Terms
YDUQS Participacoes ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YDUQS Participacoes'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YDUQS Participacoes's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a ROA % of 2.68% 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 YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #165 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' ROA % too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current ROA % of 2.68% is near median its 10-year median of 2.69. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 2.68% is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #165 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #165 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This places YDUQS Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 2.68% is 31.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 3.90, YDUQS Participacoes 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 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. YDUQS Participacoes's current ROA % of 2.68% is 31.3% 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 YDUQS Participacoes 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. YDUQS Participacoes's current ROA % is 2.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.38, compared to a current price of R$8.95 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 31.3% below the Education industry median of 3.90. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current ROA % is 2.68% 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$8.95 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.38.
GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:
ROA %: 2.68% (near median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: R$14.38 vs. price of R$8.95 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Education median (#165 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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