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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Knowledge Tower Trading Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-2.14 Mil.
Knowledge Tower Trading Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼45.99 Mil. Therefore, Knowledge Tower Trading Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowledge Tower Trading Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9551'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 13.11 Max: 20.38
Current: 1.89
During the past 6 years, Knowledge Tower Trading Co's highest ROA % was 20.38%. The lowest was 1.89%. And the median was 13.11%.
SAU:9551's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.94% of 1138
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.795
vs SAU:9551: 1.89
Knowledge Tower Trading Co (SAU:9551) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Knowledge Tower Trading 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.
Knowledge Tower Trading Co ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knowledge Tower Trading Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowledge Tower Trading 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Knowledge Tower Trading Co (SAU:9551) has a ROA % of -4.65% 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 Knowledge Tower Trading Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Knowledge Tower Trading Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.89 to 20.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowledge Tower Trading Co ranks #648 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Knowledge Tower Trading Co's ROA % too high?
Knowledge Tower Trading Co's current ROA % is -4.65%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 20.38. Based on the distribution chart, Knowledge Tower Trading Co ranks #648 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowledge Tower Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowledge Tower Trading Co's ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Knowledge Tower Trading Co ranks #648 out of 1138 companies for ROA %. This places Knowledge Tower Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.80. Historically, Knowledge Tower Trading Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.89 to 20.38 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.80, based on 1,138 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 Knowledge Tower Trading Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowledge Tower Trading Co's current ROA % is -4.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowledge Tower Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Tower Trading Co (SAU:9551) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼6.85, compared to a current price of ﷼5.89 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.65%. Knowledge Tower Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Knowledge Tower Trading Co (SAU:9551), the current ROA % is -4.65% 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 Knowledge Tower Trading Co (SAU:9551) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowledge Tower Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼5.89 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼6.85.
GuruFocus considers Knowledge Tower Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9551:
ROA %: -4.65%
GF Value™: ﷼6.85 vs. price of ﷼5.89 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowledge Tower Trading Co is engaged in marketing and selling educational books for schools, universities, training institutes and government educational institutions. It develops educational programs for schools and provides electronic educational platforms, modern educational resources for training and designing their educational models.
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