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Natural Gas Distribution CoSAU:9516 -0.43%67 ROA % is 10.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates SAU:9516 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼79.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks better than 87.84% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼10.8 Mil.
Natural Gas Distribution Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼104.0 Mil. Therefore, Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Distribution Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9516'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.36 Med: 4.23 Max: 7.64
Current: 7.6
During the past 6 years, Natural Gas Distribution Co's highest ROA % was 7.64%. The lowest was 3.36%. And the median was 4.23%.
SAU:9516's ROA % is ranked better than 87.84% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs SAU:9516: 7.60
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) 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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution Co'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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a ROA % of 10.38% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Distribution Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.36 to 7.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #62 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's ROA % too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current ROA % of 10.38% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.36 to a high of 7.64. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.06. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 10.38% is 239.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #62 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's ROA % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #62 out of 510 companies for ROA %. This places Natural Gas Distribution Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 10.38% is 239.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Distribution Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.36 to 7.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Natural Gas Distribution Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.06, based on 510 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. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current ROA % of 10.38% is 239.2% 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current ROA % is 10.38%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.58, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.38%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 239.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.06. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current ROA % is 10.38% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.58.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:
ROA %: 10.38% (145% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: ﷼79.58 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (70.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#62 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
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