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United Carton Industries CoSAU:1323 +0.29%17 ROA % is 9.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates SAU:1323 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, United Carton Industries Co ranks better than 86.53% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. United Carton Industries Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼97 Mil.
United Carton Industries Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,061 Mil. Therefore, United Carton Industries Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Carton Industries Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1323'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.62 Med: 10.06 Max: 12.5
Current: 8.12
During the past 2 years, United Carton Industries Co's highest ROA % was 12.50%. The lowest was 7.62%. And the median was 10.06%.
SAU:1323's ROA % is ranked better than 86.53% of 401
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs SAU:1323: 8.12
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, United Carton Industries 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.
United Carton Industries Co ROA % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Carton Industries Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Carton Industries 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.
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) has a ROA % of 9.10% 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 United Carton Industries Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, United Carton Industries Co's ROA % has ranged from 7.62 to 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #54 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is United Carton Industries Co's ROA % too high?
United Carton Industries Co's current ROA % of 9.10% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.62 to a high of 12.50. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROA % is 2.73. United Carton Industries Co's value of 9.10% is 233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #54 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Carton Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Carton Industries Co's ROA % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #54 out of 401 companies for ROA %. This places United Carton Industries Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. United Carton Industries Co's value of 9.10% is 233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, United Carton Industries Co's own ROA % has ranged from 7.62 to 12.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 2.73, United Carton Industries Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROA % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.73, based on 401 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. United Carton Industries Co's current ROA % of 9.10% is 233.3% 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 United Carton Industries Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Carton Industries Co's current ROA % is 9.10%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Carton Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) has a current ROA % of 9.10%. The current ROA % is 9.10%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 233.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.73. United Carton Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323), the current ROA % is 9.10% 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.
United Carton Industries Co is engaged in carton manufacturing. It focuses on corrugated solutions for customized packaging needs to meet customers' requirements. Group is organised into business units based on their products and has the following reportable segments: Corrugated segment which manufactures and sells corrugated boxes, digital printing products, retail boxes, etc, Duplex segment involves the manufacturing of folding cartons and pulp products, Paper segment involves manufacturing of paper, packing and packaging material. The corrugated segment has maximum range of revenue. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
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