Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) ROA %: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:18WA Gaotu Techedu Inc FRA:18WA
66 GF Score
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GF Value €4.57
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What is Gaotu Techedu ROA %?

Gaotu Techedu FRA:18WA -9.27% 66 ROA % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:18WA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.57. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Gaotu Techedu ranks worse than 84.79% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gaotu Techedu's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.3 Mil. Gaotu Techedu's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €721.5 Mil. Therefore, Gaotu Techedu's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gaotu Techedu's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:18WA' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.25   Med: -5.46   Max: 12.12
Current: -7.34

During the past 9 years, Gaotu Techedu's highest ROA % was 12.12%. The lowest was -84.25%. And the median was -5.46%.

FRA:18WA's ROA % is ranked worse than
84.79% of 263 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9 vs FRA:18WA: -7.34

Gaotu Techedu  (FRA:18WA) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=17.324/721.4745
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(17.324 / 848.156)*(848.156 / 721.4745)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.04 %*1.1756
=2.40 %

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.


Gaotu Techedu ROA % Related Terms


Gaotu Techedu ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gaotu Techedu'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.

Gaotu Techedu ROA % Chart

Gaotu Techedu Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -42.25 0.26 -0.14 -18.85 -5.17

Gaotu Techedu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.87 -15.22 -10.66 -5.99 2.40

FRA:18WA vs KLC, FC, COE: ROA % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gaotu Techedu'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.


Gaotu Techedu ROA % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gaotu Techedu's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gaotu Techedu's ROA % falls into.


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Gaotu Techedu ROA % Calculation

Gaotu Techedu's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-39.202/( (764.461+751.722)/ 2 )
=-39.202/758.0915
=-5.17 %

Gaotu Techedu's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=17.324/( (751.722+691.227)/ 2 )
=17.324/721.4745
=2.40 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.40% mean?
Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) has a ROA % of 2.40% 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 Gaotu Techedu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaotu Techedu ranks #223 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Gaotu Techedu's ROA % too high?
Gaotu Techedu's current ROA % is 2.40%. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. Gaotu Techedu's value of 2.40% is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gaotu Techedu ranks #223 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gaotu Techedu has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaotu Techedu's ROA % compare to KLC and FC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gaotu Techedu ranks #223 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This places Gaotu Techedu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. Gaotu Techedu's value of 2.40% is 38.5% below 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 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. Gaotu Techedu's current ROA % of 2.40% is 38.5% 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 Gaotu Techedu 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. Gaotu Techedu's current ROA % is 2.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaotu Techedu stock overvalued right now?
Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) has a current ROA % of 2.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.57, compared to a current price of €1.37 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.40% and 38.5% below the Education industry median of 3.90. Gaotu Techedu's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA), the current ROA % is 2.40% 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 Gaotu Techedu (FRA:18WA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaotu Techedu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.37 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.57.

Key valuation signals for FRA:18WA:

  • ROA %: 2.40%
  • GF Value™: €4.57 vs. price of €1.37 (70% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.5% below the Education median (#223 of 263)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18WA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gaotu Techedu Business Description

Other Exchanges GOTU:USA0A7G:UK
Address 10 Xibeiwang East Road, 5th Floor, Gientech Building, 17 East Zone, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100193
Gaotu Techedu Inc is a technology-driven education company that provides online live courses in a large-class setting backed by its proprietary technology infrastructure. The company offers courses in large-class format, which amplifies the benefits of online education and allows it to rapidly expand its student base. It operates solely in the PRC and all assets are located in the PRC. The learning services that the company offers include Traditional Learning Services, Non-Academic Tutoring Services, and College Student and Adult Education Services. It derives maximum revenue from Learning Services and also from Educational content & digitalized learning products.
66GF Score

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