Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Pathos CommunicationsLSE:NEWS 16 ROA % is 9.24% as of Jun. 2026, which is 207% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates LSE:NEWS with a GF Score™ of 16/100. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Pathos Communications ranks worse than 73.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pathos Communications's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.69 Mil.
Pathos Communications's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £7.51 Mil. Therefore, Pathos Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pathos Communications's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NEWS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.72 Med: 3.01 Max: 76.58
Current: -5.48
During the past 4 years, Pathos Communications's highest ROA % was 76.58%. The lowest was -24.72%. And the median was 3.01%.
LSE:NEWS's ROA % is ranked worse than 73.35% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.765
vs LSE:NEWS: -5.48
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 one times the annual (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Jun. 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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Pathos Communications'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.
Pathos Communications ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pathos Communications's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pathos Communications'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 one times the annual (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Pathos Communications (LSE:NEWS) has a ROA % of 9.24% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Pathos Communications and its competitors. This is 207% above median its historical median of 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #757 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Pathos Communications' ROA % too high?
Pathos Communications' current ROA % of 9.24% is 207% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.77. Pathos Communications' value of 9.24% is 1107.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #757 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pathos Communications has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathos Communications' ROA % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pathos Communications ranks #757 out of 1032 companies for ROA %. This places Pathos Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.77. Pathos Communications' value of 9.24% is 1107.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 0.77, Pathos Communications 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 0.77, based on 1,032 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. Pathos Communications's current ROA % of 9.24% is 1107.8% 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 Pathos Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pathos Communications's current ROA % is 9.24%, which is 207% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathos Communications stock overvalued right now?
Pathos Communications (LSE:NEWS) has a current ROA % of 9.24%. The current ROA % is 9.24%, which is 207% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 1107.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.77. Pathos Communications' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Pathos Communications (LSE:NEWS), the current ROA % is 9.24% as of Jun. 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.
Pathos Communications PLC specializes in creative engagement, strategic communications, and brand reputation management while remaining rooted in a deep understanding of each client's goals, voice, and vision. It offers a comprehensive range of services designed to help clients minimize risk, boost audience interaction, and maximize their return on investment (ROI).
16GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:NEWS
ROA % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:NEWS has been successfully added to your 
