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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 -2.90%56 ROA % is 9.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 18.92. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks better than 57.03% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Academy of Learning Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼28.48 Mil.
Academy of Learning Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼298.62 Mil. Therefore, Academy of Learning Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Academy of Learning Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9541'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77 Med: 18.92 Max: 19.7
Current: 4.77
During the past 3 years, Academy of Learning Co's highest ROA % was 19.70%. The lowest was 4.77%. And the median was 18.92%.
SAU:9541's ROA % is ranked better than 57.03% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs SAU:9541: 4.77
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a ROA % of 9.54% 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 18.92. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's ROA % has ranged from 4.77 to 19.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #113 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's ROA % too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current ROA % of 9.54% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 19.70. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. Academy of Learning Co's value of 9.54% is 144.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #113 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #113 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This puts Academy of Learning Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. Academy of Learning Co's value of 9.54% is 144.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own ROA % has ranged from 4.77 to 19.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.92 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Academy of Learning 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 Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.90, based on 263 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. Academy of Learning Co's current ROA % of 9.54% is 144.6% 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current ROA % is 9.54%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 18.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy of Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.00, compared to a current price of ﷼6.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.54%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.92 and 144.6% above the Education industry median of 3.90. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current ROA % is 9.54% 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.00.
GuruFocus considers Academy of Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9541:
ROA %: 9.54% (50% below median its 10-year median of 18.92)
GF Value™: ﷼15.00 vs. price of ﷼6.70 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.6% above the Education median (#113 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy of Learning Co operates in the education and training sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has education and training institutes in various regions, preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience through accredited diploma programs. The main activities are represented in the wholesale of computers and its accessories, including (the selling of printers and its inks), integrated administrative services activities for offices and higher institutes for electronic training. It provides educational services and operates solely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with no geographical sector.
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