Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY -0.31%85 ROA % is 7.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 5.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks better than 85.01% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Bloomsbury Publishing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £26.4 Mil.
Bloomsbury Publishing's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £364.4 Mil. Therefore, Bloomsbury Publishing's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98 Med: 5.88 Max: 9.41
Current: 7.27
During the past 13 years, Bloomsbury Publishing's highest ROA % was 9.41%. The lowest was 3.98%. And the median was 5.88%.
LSE:BMY's ROA % is ranked better than 85.01% of 1034
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs LSE:BMY: 7.27
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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 Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a ROA % of 7.25% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 5.88. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's ROA % has ranged from 3.98 to 9.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #155 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's ROA % too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current ROA % of 7.25% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 9.41. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 7.25% is 1015.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #155 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #155 out of 1034 companies for ROA %. This places Bloomsbury Publishing in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 7.25% is 1015.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own ROA % has ranged from 3.98 to 9.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.88 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 1,034 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current ROA % of 7.25% is 1015.4% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current ROA % is 7.25%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.51, compared to a current price of £6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.25%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.88 and 1015.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current ROA % is 7.25% as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.51.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
ROA %: 7.25% (23% above median its 10-year median of 5.88)
GF Value™: £5.51 vs. price of £6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1015.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#155 of 1034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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