LBG MediaLSE:LBG +2.55%74 ROA % is 2.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 7.55. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 77.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LBG Media's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.6 Mil.
LBG Media's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £111.0 Mil. Therefore, LBG Media's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LBG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 7.55 Max: 11
Current: 5.25
During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest ROA % was 11.00%. The lowest was 2.06%. And the median was 7.55%.
LSE:LBG's ROA % is ranked better than 77.26% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs LSE:LBG: 5.25
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) 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.
LBG Media ROA % Related Terms
LBG Media ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBG Media's ROA % can be seen below:
* 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, LBG Media'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.
LBG Media ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG Media'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.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a ROA % of 2.32% 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 LBG Media and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 7.55. Over the past decade, LBG Media's ROA % has ranged from 2.06 to 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #237 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is LBG Media's ROA % too high?
LBG Media's current ROA % of 2.32% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 11.00. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. LBG Media's value of 2.32% is 256.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #237 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #237 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places LBG Media in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. LBG Media's value of 2.32% is 256.9% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own ROA % has ranged from 2.06 to 11.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 0.65, LBG Media 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. LBG Media's current ROA % of 2.32% is 256.9% 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 LBG Media 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. LBG Media's current ROA % is 2.32%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 75.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.32%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 256.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current ROA % is 2.32% 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 75.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:
ROA %: 2.32% (69% below median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.32 (75.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 256.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#237 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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