Singapore TelecommunicationsFRA:SIT -0.68%82 ROA % is 9.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 5.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:SIT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Telecommunication Services companies, Singapore Telecommunications ranks better than 91.13% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Singapore Telecommunications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,978 Mil.
Singapore Telecommunications's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €32,978 Mil. Therefore, Singapore Telecommunications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Singapore Telecommunications's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SIT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 5.5 Max: 11.58
Current: 11.58
During the past 13 years, Singapore Telecommunications's highest ROA % was 11.58%. The lowest was 1.14%. And the median was 5.50%.
FRA:SIT's ROA % is ranked better than 91.13% of 372
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs FRA:SIT: 11.58
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 (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.
Singapore Telecommunications ROA % Related Terms
Singapore Telecommunications ROA % Historical 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Singapore Telecommunications'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.
Singapore Telecommunications ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Singapore Telecommunications's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Telecommunications'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) has a ROA % of 9.03% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 5.50. Over the past decade, Singapore Telecommunications' ROA % has ranged from 1.14 to 11.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #33 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Singapore Telecommunications' ROA % too high?
Singapore Telecommunications' current ROA % of 9.03% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 11.58. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 9.03% is 229% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #33 out of 372 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Singapore Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Telecommunications' ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #33 out of 372 companies for ROA %. This places Singapore Telecommunications in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 9.03% is 229% above this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Telecommunications' own ROA % has ranged from 1.14 to 11.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.50 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Singapore Telecommunications has consistently been above 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 372 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. Singapore Telecommunications's current ROA % of 9.03% is 229% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Telecommunications's current ROA % is 9.03%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.40, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.03%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.50 and 229% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Singapore Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT), the current ROA % is 9.03% 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 Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.40.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Telecommunications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SIT:
ROA %: 9.03% (64% above median its 10-year median of 5.50)
GF Value™: €21.40 vs. price of €29.40 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229% above the Telecommunication Services median (#33 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Telecommunications is Singapore's leading telecoms company. It owns extensive wired and wireless networks offering data and voice services to a broad customer base. Singtel's diverse investment portfolio spreads across the region. The firm wholly owns Optus in Australia and minority equity stakes in Airtel (28%) in India; Telkomsel (35%) in Indonesia; Globe Telecom (47%) in the Philippines; and Advanced Information Services (23%) and Intouch (21%) in Thailand. Singtel is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
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