Media Five CoFSE:3824 52 ROA % is 5.36% as of Nov. 2025, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,876 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks better than 74.76% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Media Five Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円37 Mil.
Media Five Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円699 Mil. Therefore, Media Five Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Five Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3824'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.07 Med: 3.18 Max: 10.72
Current: 7.7
During the past 13 years, Media Five Co's highest ROA % was 10.72%. The lowest was -10.07%. And the median was 3.18%.
FSE:3824's ROA % is ranked better than 74.76% of 2876
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.675
vs FSE:3824: 7.70
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 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.
Media Five Co ROA % Related Terms
Media Five Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Five 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.
Media Five Co ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a ROA % of 5.36% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #726 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Media Five Co's ROA % too high?
Media Five Co's current ROA % of 5.36% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.18. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.68. Media Five Co's value of 5.36% is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #726 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's ROA % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #726 out of 2876 companies for ROA %. This puts Media Five Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. Media Five Co's value of 5.36% is 220% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Media Five Co 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.68, based on 2,876 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. Media Five Co's current ROA % of 5.36% is 220% 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current ROA % is 5.36%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.93, compared to a current price of 円720.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.36%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 220% above the Software industry median of 1.68. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current ROA % is 5.36% as of Nov. 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円720.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.93.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
ROA %: 5.36% (69% above median its 10-year median of 3.18)
GF Value™: 円565.93 vs. price of 円720.00 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Software median (#726 of 2876)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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