PagSeguro DigitalPAGS +0.11%90 ROA % is 2.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 5.28. GuruFocus rates PAGS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,883 Software companies, PagSeguro Digital ranks better than 56.64% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PagSeguro Digital's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $417 Mil.
PagSeguro Digital's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,008 Mil. Therefore, PagSeguro Digital's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PagSeguro Digital's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PAGS'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 5.28 Max: 14.59
Current: 2.99
During the past 12 years, PagSeguro Digital's highest ROA % was 14.59%. The lowest was 2.99%. And the median was 5.28%.
PAGS's ROA % is ranked better than 56.64% of 2883
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs PAGS: 2.99
PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS) 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.
PagSeguro Digital ROA % Related Terms
PagSeguro Digital ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PagSeguro Digital'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PagSeguro Digital'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.
PagSeguro Digital ROA % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PagSeguro Digital's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PagSeguro Digital'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.
PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) has a ROA % of 2.98% 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 PagSeguro Digital and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 5.28. Over the past decade, PagSeguro Digital's ROA % has ranged from 2.99 to 14.59. According to the industry distribution chart, PagSeguro Digital ranks #1250 out of 2883 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is PagSeguro Digital's ROA % too high?
PagSeguro Digital's current ROA % of 2.98% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 14.59. The Software industry median ROA % is 1.68. PagSeguro Digital's value of 2.98% is 77.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PagSeguro Digital ranks #1250 out of 2883 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PagSeguro Digital has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PagSeguro Digital's ROA % compare to CALX and EEFT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PagSeguro Digital ranks #1250 out of 2883 companies for ROA %. This puts PagSeguro Digital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.68. PagSeguro Digital's value of 2.98% is 77.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PagSeguro Digital's own ROA % has ranged from 2.99 to 14.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.28 vs. the industry median of 1.68, PagSeguro Digital 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 Software company?
The median ROA % among Software companies is 1.68, based on 2,883 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. PagSeguro Digital's current ROA % of 2.98% is 77.4% 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 PagSeguro Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROA % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PagSeguro Digital's current ROA % is 2.98%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PagSeguro Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.93, compared to a current price of $8.77 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.98%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.28 and 77.4% above the Software industry median of 1.68. PagSeguro Digital's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), the current ROA % is 2.98% 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 PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PagSeguro Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.77 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.93.
GuruFocus considers PagSeguro Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PAGS:
ROA %: 2.98% (44% below median its 10-year median of 5.28)
GF Value™: $11.93 vs. price of $8.77 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.4% above the Software median (#1250 of 2883)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PagSeguro Digital Ltd is a Brazilian-based company that acts as a provider of financial technology solutions focused on Micro-Merchants, Small Companies and Medium-Sized Companies (SMEs), in Brazil. The company provides a range of solutions and tools such as cash-in and cash-out options and provides access to working capital to help to manage its cash flow. It delivers an end-to-end digital ecosystem to address day-to-day financial needs, including receiving and spending funds and managing and growing businesses for clients. The company also offers the Free PagSeguro Digital Account delivering Cash-In Solutions, Online and In-Person Payment Tools, Online Payment Tools; and Web Check Outs offer tokenization, handling of shipping information, and others.
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