HSII'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.32 Med: 3.85 Max: 7.66
Current: 3.21
During the past 13 years, Heidrick & Struggles International's highest ROA % was 7.66%. The lowest was -8.32%. And the median was 3.85%.
HSII's ROA % is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.455
vs HSII: 3.21
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International ROA % Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a ROA % of 5.87% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.85.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's ROA % too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current ROA % of 5.87% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 5.87% is 69.9% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's ROA % compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's ROA % of 5.87% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 5.87% is 69.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current ROA % of 5.87% is 69.9% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current ROA % is 5.87%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current ROA % of 5.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.87%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 69.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.46. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current ROA % is 5.87% as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
ROA %: 5.87% (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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