Sylvania PlatinumFRA:31L 82 ROA % is 15.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 10.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:31L with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 90.88% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sylvania Platinum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.7 Mil.
Sylvania Platinum's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €259.3 Mil. Therefore, Sylvania Platinum's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:31L'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 10.52 Max: 43.78
Current: 12.4
During the past 13 years, Sylvania Platinum's highest ROA % was 43.78%. The lowest was 2.64%. And the median was 10.52%.
FRA:31L's ROA % is ranked better than 90.88% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.72
vs FRA:31L: 12.40
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) 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.
Sylvania Platinum ROA % Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) has a ROA % of 15.30% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 10.52. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's ROA % has ranged from 2.64 to 43.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #243 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's ROA % too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current ROA % of 15.30% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 10.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 43.78. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #243 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's ROA % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #243 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own ROA % has ranged from 2.64 to 43.78 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. Sylvania Platinum's current ROA % is 15.30%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 10.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €0.96 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.30%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 10.52. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L), the current ROA % is 15.30% 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.96 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:31L:
ROA %: 15.30% (45% above median its 10-year median of 10.52)
GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €0.96 (38.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:31L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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