ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Professional Diversity Network's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.42 Mil.
Professional Diversity Network's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.70 Mil. Therefore, Professional Diversity Network's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -41.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Professional Diversity Network's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
IPDN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -123.46 Med: -53.47 Max: -9.95
Current: -60.56
During the past 13 years, Professional Diversity Network's highest ROA % was -9.95%. The lowest was -123.46%. And the median was -53.47%.
IPDN's ROA % is ranked worse than 96.62% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs IPDN: -60.56
Professional Diversity Network (NAS:IPDN) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Professional Diversity Network ROA % Related Terms
Professional Diversity Network 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, Professional Diversity Network'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.
Professional Diversity Network ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a ROA % of -41.92% 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1059 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Professional Diversity Network's ROA % too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current ROA % is -41.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1059 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's ROA % compare to GLXG and RLBY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1059 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Professional Diversity Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. 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. 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 Professional Diversity Network 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. Professional Diversity Network's current ROA % is -41.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -41.92%. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current ROA % is -41.92% 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32.
GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IPDN:
ROA %: -41.92%
GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $0.61 (53.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Professional Diversity Network Business Description
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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