ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Saudi Research And Media Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼132 Mil.
Saudi Research And Media Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼7,241 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Research And Media Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Research And Media Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4210'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.8 Med: 3.85 Max: 9.9
Current: -5.8
During the past 13 years, Saudi Research And Media Group's highest ROA % was 9.90%. The lowest was -5.80%. And the median was 3.85%.
SAU:4210's ROA % is ranked worse than 71.95% of 1034
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs SAU:4210: -5.80
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) 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.
Saudi Research And Media Group ROA % Related Terms
Saudi Research And Media Group 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Saudi Research And Media Group'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.
Saudi Research And Media Group ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Research And Media Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Research And Media Group'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.
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) has a ROA % of 1.83% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #744 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group's ROA % too high?
Saudi Research And Media Group's current ROA % of 1.83% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.85. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 1.83% is 181.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #744 out of 1034 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Research And Media Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Research And Media Group's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #744 out of 1034 companies for ROA %. This places Saudi Research And Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 1.83% is 181.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Saudi Research And Media Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,034 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. Saudi Research And Media Group's current ROA % of 1.83% is 181.5% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Research And Media Group's current ROA % is 1.83%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼159.38, compared to a current price of ﷼71.65 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.83%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 181.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Saudi Research And Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210), the current ROA % is 1.83% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼71.65 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼159.38.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Research And Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4210:
ROA %: 1.83% (52% below median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: ﷼159.38 vs. price of ﷼71.65 (55% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#744 of 1034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Research And Media Group Business Description
Saudi Research And Media Group is an integrated publishing group based in Saudi Arabia, engaged in trading, media, advertising, promotions, distribution, printing and publishing, and public relations. It operates mainly in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. The company has four operating segments; Publishing, visual, and digital content segment, the Public relations and advertising segment, the Printing and packaging segment, and All other segments. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Publishing, visual, and digital content segment.
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