SAU:4030's ROA % is ranked better than 93.25% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs SAU:4030: 13.25
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) 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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ROA % Related Terms
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ROA % Chart
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Annual Data
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ROA % vs Transportation 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.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) has a ROA % of 26.63% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. This is 356% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's ROA % has ranged from 0.90 to 13.25. According to the industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #68 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's ROA % too high?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current ROA % of 26.63% is 356% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 13.25. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.43. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 26.63% is 676.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #68 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's ROA % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #68 out of 1007 companies for ROA %. This places National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.43. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 26.63% is 676.4% above this benchmark. Historically, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's own ROA % has ranged from 0.90 to 13.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 3.43, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.43, based on 1,007 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current ROA % of 26.63% is 676.4% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current ROA % is 26.63%, which is 356% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼32.10, compared to a current price of ﷼31.90 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 26.63%, which is 356% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 676.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.43. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030), the current ROA % is 26.63% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼31.90 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼32.10.
GuruFocus considers National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4030:
ROA %: 26.63% (356% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: ﷼32.10 vs. price of ﷼31.90 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 676.4% above the Transportation median (#68 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Business Description
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is engaged in purchasing, selling, and operating vessels for the coordination of transport & storage on board vessels, transportation of cargo, cargo clearance, agencies for maritime shipping companies, and all marine transport activities. The Group performs its operations through four segments, which are Transportation of oil, Transportation of chemicals, Logistics, and Transportation of dry bulk. It earns maximum revenue from the Transportation of oil segment, which is a provider of crude oil transportation services.
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