ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Public Policy Holding Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.5 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £166.6 Mil. Therefore, Public Policy Holding Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PPHC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.3 Med: -12.16 Max: -1.6
Current: -18.72
During the past 8 years, Public Policy Holding Co's highest ROA % was -1.60%. The lowest was -25.30%. And the median was -12.16%.
LSE:PPHC's ROA % is ranked worse than 92.43% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs LSE:PPHC: -18.72
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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 Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a ROA % of -20.70% 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1013 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's ROA % too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current ROA % is -20.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1013 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's ROA % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #1013 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 1,096 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. 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current ROA % is -20.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.97, compared to a current price of £6.00 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -20.70%. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current ROA % is -20.70% 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.00 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.97.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:
ROA %: -20.70%
GF Value™: £9.97 vs. price of £6.00 (39.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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