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SAU:2083's ROA % is ranked worse than 68.88% of 511
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs SAU:2083: 2.03
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ROA % Related Terms
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ROA % Historical 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ROA % Chart
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Annual Data
Trend
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ROA %
2.62
3.40
2.37
0.07
1.99
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Quarterly Data
* 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
* 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.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) has a ROA % of 2.32% 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #352 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's ROA % too high?
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current ROA % of 2.32% is near median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 3.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.07. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's value of 2.32% is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #352 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's ROA % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu ranks #352 out of 511 companies for ROA %. This places Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.07. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's value of 2.32% is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's own ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.07, based on 511 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. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current ROA % of 2.32% is 24.4% below 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's current ROA % is 2.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼60.03, compared to a current price of ﷼36.08 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 24.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.07. Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083), the current ROA % is 2.32% 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 Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (SAU:2083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼36.08 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼60.03.
GuruFocus considers Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2083:
ROA %: 2.32% (near median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: ﷼60.03 vs. price of ﷼36.08 (39.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#352 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu Business Description
Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu engages in providing integrated utility services to all sectors in the Industrial Cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is engaged in operating, maintaininb, constructing, and managing electric power systems, seawater cooling systems, desalinated water systems, and sanitary and industrial wastewater treatment systems. The company's operating segment includes Power, Water, Gas, and Independent Water and Power.
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