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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Staffline Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £9 Mil.
Staffline Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £217 Mil. Therefore, Staffline Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staffline Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:STAFl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.24 Med: -2.2 Max: 7.12
Current: 2.21
During the past 13 years, Staffline Group's highest ROA % was 7.12%. The lowest was -19.24%. And the median was -2.20%.
CHIX:STAFl's ROA % is ranked worse than 58.85% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475
vs CHIX:STAFl: 2.21
Staffline Group (CHIX:STAFl) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 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.
Staffline Group ROA % Related Terms
Staffline Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staffline Group'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline Group'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.
Staffline Group ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline Group'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Staffline Group (CHIX:STAFL) has a ROA % of 4.05% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Staffline Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #645 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Staffline Group's ROA % too high?
Staffline Group's current ROA % is 4.05%. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.48. Staffline Group's value of 4.05% is 16.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #645 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's ROA % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #645 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Staffline Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. Staffline Group's value of 4.05% is 16.5% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.48, based on 1,096 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. Staffline Group's current ROA % of 4.05% is 16.5% 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 Staffline Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current ROA % is 4.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (CHIX:STAFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.39 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.05% and 16.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.48. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Staffline Group (CHIX:STAFL), the current ROA % is 4.05% as of Dec. 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 Staffline Group (CHIX:STAFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.39 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STAFL:
ROA %: 4.05%
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.39 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% above the Business Services median (#645 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:STAFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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