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Etihad Etisalat Co JSCSAU:7020 +0.40%81 ROA % is 8.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates SAU:7020 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼3,519 Mil.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼42,336 Mil. Therefore, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:7020'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.73 Med: 2.39 Max: 8.71
Current: 8.71
During the past 13 years, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's highest ROA % was 8.71%. The lowest was -1.73%. And the median was 2.39%.
SAU:7020's ROA % is ranked better than 83.33% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.745
vs SAU:7020: 8.71
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Etihad Etisalat Co 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etihad Etisalat Co 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a ROA % of 8.31% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #61 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROA % too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROA % of 8.31% is 248% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.75. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 8.31% is 202.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #61 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #61 out of 366 companies for ROA %. This places Etihad Etisalat Co JSC in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.75. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 8.31% is 202.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.75, based on 366 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROA % of 8.31% is 202.7% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current ROA % is 8.31%, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.90, compared to a current price of ﷼62.65 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.31%, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 202.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.75. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current ROA % is 8.31% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼62.65 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.90.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
ROA %: 8.31% (248% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: ﷼62.90 vs. price of ﷼62.65 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#61 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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