Frontier Transport HoldingsJSE:FTH 77 ROA % is 14.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 11.69. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Frontier Transport Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R462 Mil.
Frontier Transport Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,215 Mil. Therefore, Frontier Transport Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Transport Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.78 Med: 11.69 Max: 16.47
Current: 12.45
During the past 10 years, Frontier Transport Holdings's highest ROA % was 16.47%. The lowest was 8.78%. And the median was 11.69%.
JSE:FTH's ROA % is ranked better than 91.63% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs JSE:FTH: 12.45
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) 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 Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport Holdings'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.
Frontier Transport Holdings ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Transport Holdings'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.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a ROA % of 14.37% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 8.78 to 16.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #85 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' ROA % too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current ROA % of 14.37% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.78 to a high of 16.47. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 14.37% is 316.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #85 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' ROA % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #85 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 14.37% is 316.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 8.78 to 16.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Frontier Transport Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current ROA % of 14.37% is 316.5% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current ROA % is 14.37%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 11.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.73, compared to a current price of R5.71 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.37%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 316.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current ROA % is 14.37% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.71 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.73.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:
ROA %: 14.37% (23% above median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: R6.73 vs. price of R5.71 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 316.5% above the Transportation median (#85 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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