SanfordNZSE:SAN +0.85%75 ROA % is 8.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 71.51% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sanford's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$84.8 Mil.
Sanford's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$1,035.0 Mil. Therefore, Sanford's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 4.57 Max: 6.94
Current: 6.94
During the past 13 years, Sanford's highest ROA % was 6.94%. The lowest was 0.98%. And the median was 4.57%.
NZSE:SAN's ROA % is ranked better than 71.51% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs NZSE:SAN: 6.94
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) 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.
Sanford ROA % Related Terms
Sanford ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a ROA % of 8.19% 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 Sanford and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, Sanford's ROA % has ranged from 0.98 to 6.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #567 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Sanford's ROA % too high?
Sanford's current ROA % of 8.19% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 6.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Sanford's value of 8.19% is 152.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #567 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's ROA % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #567 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This puts Sanford in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Sanford's value of 8.19% is 152.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own ROA % has ranged from 0.98 to 6.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Sanford 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 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. Sanford's current ROA % of 8.19% is 152.4% 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 Sanford and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current ROA % is 8.19%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.16 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.19%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 152.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current ROA % is 8.19% 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.16 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
ROA %: 8.19% (79% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.16 (64.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#567 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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