African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 84 ROA % is 12.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R48.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 90.88% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. African Media Entertainment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R61.3 Mil.
African Media Entertainment's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R475.5 Mil. Therefore, African Media Entertainment's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 10.76 Max: 16.05
Current: 10.63
During the past 13 years, African Media Entertainment's highest ROA % was 16.05%. The lowest was 0.09%. And the median was 10.76%.
JSE:AME's ROA % is ranked better than 90.88% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs JSE:AME: 10.63
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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 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.
* 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 Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a ROA % of 12.88% 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 10.76. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's ROA % has ranged from 0.09 to 16.05. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #95 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is African Media Entertainment's ROA % too high?
African Media Entertainment's current ROA % of 12.88% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 16.05. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. African Media Entertainment's value of 12.88% is 1881.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #95 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's ROA % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #95 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places African Media Entertainment in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. African Media Entertainment's value of 12.88% is 1881.5% above this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own ROA % has ranged from 0.09 to 16.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 0.65, African Media Entertainment 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 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. African Media Entertainment's current ROA % of 12.88% is 1881.5% 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current ROA % is 12.88%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R48.43, compared to a current price of R51.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.88%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 1881.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current ROA % is 12.88% 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R51.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R48.43.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
ROA %: 12.88% (20% above median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: R48.43 vs. price of R51.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1881.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#95 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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