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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Fullnet Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.40 Mil.
Fullnet Communications's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $3.39 Mil. Therefore, Fullnet Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 11.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fullnet Communications's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FULO's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.
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 (Dec. 2023) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2023) 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.
* 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, Fullnet Communications'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.
Fullnet Communications ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Fullnet Communications's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fullnet Communications'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 (Dec. 2023) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Fullnet Communications (FULO) has a ROA % of 11.92% as of Dec. 2023. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Fullnet Communications and its competitors.
Is Fullnet Communications' ROA % too high?
Fullnet Communications' current ROA % is 11.92%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.73. Fullnet Communications' value of 11.92% is 336.6% above this industry median. Overall, Fullnet Communications has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fullnet Communications' ROA % compare to DTGI and HMMR?
Fullnet Communications' ROA % of 11.92% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Fullnet Communications' value of 11.92% is 336.6% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.73, based on 367 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. Fullnet Communications's current ROA % of 11.92% is 336.6% 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 Fullnet Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fullnet Communications's current ROA % is 11.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fullnet Communications stock overvalued right now?
Fullnet Communications (FULO) has a current ROA % of 11.92%. The current ROA % is 11.92% and 336.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.73. Fullnet Communications' overall GF Score™ is 54/100. 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 Fullnet Communications (FULO), the current ROA % is 11.92% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Fullnet Communications Inc is an integrated communications provider. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides high-quality, reliable, and scalable Internet access, web hosting, local telephone service, equipment colocation, customized live help desk outsourcing services, mass notification services using text messages and automated telephone calls, as well as advance voice and data solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue and its customers from three primary types of service: Mass notification services using text messages and automated telephone calls; Equipment colocation and related services; and customized live help desk outsourcing service.
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