ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Science Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was £12.2 Mil.
Science Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was £138.6 Mil. Therefore, Science Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 8.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.13 Med: 5.42 Max: 9.19
Current: 8.8
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest ROA % was 9.19%. The lowest was -2.13%. And the median was 5.42%.
LSE:SAG's ROA % is ranked better than 77.26% of 1060
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.625
vs LSE:SAG: 8.80
Science Group ROA % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Science Group'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group's ROA % Distribution in the Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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 (Dec. 2024) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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 (Dec. 2024) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2024) 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.
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Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. The company operates in the following segments: Consultancy Services, Systems-Submarine Atmosphere Management, Systems-Audio Chips and Modules, and Freehold Properties. The Consultancy Services comprises the Research & Development, Regulatory & Compliance, and Defence & Aerospace Practices. The Systems Businesses comprise Submarine Atmosphere Management which designs, develops, and manufactures submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Other European Countries, North America, and Asia, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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