ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. WPP Scangroup's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-999 Mil.
WPP Scangroup's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES6,476 Mil. Therefore, WPP Scangroup's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WPP Scangroup's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCAN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.39 Med: 2.41 Max: 4.36
Current: -10.39
During the past 13 years, WPP Scangroup's highest ROA % was 4.36%. The lowest was -10.39%. And the median was 2.41%.
NAI:SCAN's ROA % is ranked worse than 78.45% of 1035
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs NAI:SCAN: -10.39
WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) 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. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
WPP Scangroup ROA % Related Terms
WPP Scangroup ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WPP Scangroup'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP Scangroup'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.
WPP Scangroup ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP Scangroup's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WPP Scangroup'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. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) has a ROA % of -15.42% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on WPP Scangroup and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #812 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is WPP Scangroup's ROA % too high?
WPP Scangroup's current ROA % is -15.42%. Based on the distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #812 out of 1035 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WPP Scangroup has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP Scangroup's ROA % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #812 out of 1035 companies for ROA %. This places WPP Scangroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. 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 1,035 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 WPP Scangroup 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. WPP Scangroup's current ROA % is -15.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP Scangroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.27, compared to a current price of KES2.06 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -15.42%. WPP Scangroup's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN), the current ROA % is -15.42% as of Dec. 2025. 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.06 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.27.
GuruFocus considers WPP Scangroup to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCAN:
ROA %: -15.42%
GF Value™: KES1.27 vs. price of KES2.06 (62.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SCAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WPP Scangroup Ltd is a company based in Kenya which is engaged in the provision of marketing communication services. The principal activity of the company includes the provision of integrated marketing communication services, which consolidates six disciplines including advertising, branding, consulting, media investment management, advertising research, public relations, digital advertising and specialty communications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya.
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