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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. USA Today Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €69 Mil.
USA Today Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,564 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2N2A'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.81 Med: -1.23 Max: 2.5
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, USA Today Co's highest ROA % was 2.50%. The lowest was -18.81%. And the median was -1.23%.
FRA:2N2A's ROA % is ranked better than 55.62% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs FRA:2N2A: 1.52
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) 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.
USA Today Co ROA % Related Terms
USA Today Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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 Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a ROA % of 4.40% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #458 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is USA Today Co's ROA % too high?
USA Today Co's current ROA % is 4.40%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.74. USA Today Co's value of 4.40% is 494.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #458 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's ROA % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #458 out of 1032 companies for ROA %. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. USA Today Co's value of 4.40% is 494.6% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 1,032 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. USA Today Co's current ROA % of 4.40% is 494.6% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current ROA % is 4.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.40% and 494.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current ROA % is 4.40% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:
ROA %: 4.40%
GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
Industry Position: 494.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#458 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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