Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) ROA %: 1.08% (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median


FRA:AS2 Vianet Group PLC FRA:AS2
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What is Vianet Group ROA %?

Vianet Group FRA:AS2 50 ROA % is 1.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:AS2 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Vianet Group ranks worse than 65.97% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Vianet Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42 Mil. Vianet Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.84 Mil. Therefore, Vianet Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08%.

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

FRA:AS2' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.8   Med: 2.04   Max: 7.24
Current: 1.21

During the past 13 years, Vianet Group's highest ROA % was 7.24%. The lowest was -5.80%. And the median was 2.04%.

FRA:AS2's ROA % is ranked worse than
65.97% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455 vs FRA:AS2: 1.21

Vianet Group  (FRA:AS2) 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
=0.418/38.8445
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.418 / 17.822)*(17.822 / 38.8445)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.35 %*0.4588
=1.08 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.


Vianet Group ROA % Related Terms


Vianet Group ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vianet 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.

Vianet Group ROA % Chart

Vianet Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.47 1.60 2.51 1.19

Vianet Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 4.13 0.10 4.93 1.33 1.08

FRA:AS2 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Vianet 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.


Vianet Group ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vianet Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vianet Group's ROA % falls into.


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Vianet Group ROA % Calculation

Vianet Group's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=0.473/( (40.645+38.852)/ 2 )
=0.473/39.7485
=1.19 %

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

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=0.418/( (38.837+38.852)/ 2 )
=0.418/38.8445
=1.08 %

* 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 (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 1.08% mean?
Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) has a ROA % of 1.08% 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 Vianet Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #723 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Vianet Group's ROA % too high?
Vianet Group's current ROA % of 1.08% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.04. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. Vianet Group's value of 1.08% is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #723 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vianet Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vianet Group's ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #723 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Vianet Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Vianet Group's value of 1.08% is 68.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Vianet Group 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 a Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, 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. Vianet Group's current ROA % of 1.08% is 68.7% 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 Vianet Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vianet Group's current ROA % is 1.08%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vianet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.89, compared to a current price of €0.68 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.08%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 68.7% below the Business Services industry median of 3.46. Vianet Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2), the current ROA % is 1.08% 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 Vianet Group (FRA:AS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.68 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.89. GuruFocus considers Vianet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AS2:

  • ROA %: 1.08% (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.04)
  • GF Value™: €0.89 vs. price of €0.68 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.7% below the Business Services median (#723 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vianet Group Business Description

Other Exchanges VNET:UK
Address One Surtees Way, Surtees Business Park, Stockton on Tees, GBR, TS18 3HR
Vianet Group PLC is a provider of actionable management information and business insight created by combining data from the smart Internet of Things solutions and external information sources. Smart Zones include Data insight and actionable data services as well as design, product development, sale, and rental of fluid monitoring equipment. The business of the group is divided into two divisions: Smart Machines, Smart Zones and Corporate/Technology. The company generates maximum revenue from the Smart Zones segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum of the revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe and the United States/Canada.
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