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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Emaar the Economic City JSC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-722 Mil.
Emaar the Economic City JSC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼15,610 Mil. Therefore, Emaar the Economic City JSC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4220'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.5 Med: -2.39 Max: 4.43
Current: -0.43
During the past 13 years, Emaar the Economic City JSC's highest ROA % was 4.43%. The lowest was -7.50%. And the median was -2.39%.
SAU:4220's ROA % is ranked worse than 70.48% of 1802
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs SAU:4220: -0.43
Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) 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.
Emaar the Economic City JSC ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.
Emaar the Economic City JSC ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.
Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) has a ROA % of -4.62% 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1270 out of 1802 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROA % too high?
Emaar the Economic City JSC's current ROA % is -4.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1270 out of 1802 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Emaar the Economic City JSC has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar the Economic City JSC's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1270 out of 1802 companies for ROA %. This places Emaar the Economic City JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.67. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.67, based on 1,802 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. 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar the Economic City JSC's current ROA % is -4.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼22.65, compared to a current price of ﷼9.75 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.62%. Emaar the Economic City JSC's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220), the current ROA % is -4.62% 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼9.75 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼22.65.
GuruFocus considers Emaar the Economic City JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4220:
ROA %: -4.62%
GF Value™: ﷼22.65 vs. price of ﷼9.75 (57% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emaar the Economic City JSC is a real estate development and management company. The main activity of the company is the development of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It is also engaged in the development of real estate in the economic and other zones and other development activities, including infrastructures, promotion, marketing and sale of land within development areas, development of buildings and housing units, and construction on behalf of other parties. The company's reportable segments includes Residential business, Industrial development, Hospitality and leisure, Education services, and City operations. Key revenue is derived from its Residential business segment which includes revenue from sale/lease rental income of land and units for residential purposes.
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