Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) ROA %: -63.88% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SAU:9553 Molan Steel Co SAU:9553
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What is Molan Steel Co ROA %?

Molan Steel Co SAU:9553 31 ROA % is -63.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9553 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼2.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Molan Steel Co ranks worse than 97.63% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Molan Steel Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼-38.07 Mil. Molan Steel Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼59.59 Mil. Therefore, Molan Steel Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -63.88%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Molan Steel Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9553' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.52   Med: -8.99   Max: 11.36
Current: -32.25

During the past 5 years, Molan Steel Co's highest ROA % was 11.36%. The lowest was -33.52%. And the median was -8.99%.

SAU:9553's ROA % is ranked worse than
97.63% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs SAU:9553: -32.25

Molan Steel Co  (SAU:9553) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-38.07/59.593
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-38.07 / 55.4)*(55.4 / 59.593)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-68.72 %*0.9296
=-63.88 %

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.


Molan Steel Co ROA % Related Terms


Molan Steel Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Molan Steel Co's ROA % can be seen below:

* 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.

Molan Steel Co ROA % Chart

Molan Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
11.36 -1.69 -8.99 -10.30 -33.52

Molan Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.11 -10.34 -14.37 -7.17 -63.88

SAU:9553 vs NUE, STLD, RS: ROA % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Molan Steel 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.


Molan Steel Co ROA % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Molan Steel Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Molan Steel Co's ROA % falls into.


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Molan Steel Co ROA % Calculation

Molan Steel Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-21.847/( (84.059+46.296)/ 2 )
=-21.847/65.1775
=-33.52 %

Molan Steel Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-38.07/( (72.89+46.296)/ 2 )
=-38.07/59.593
=-63.88 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -63.88% mean?
Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) has a ROA % of -63.88% 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 Molan Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #619 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Molan Steel Co's ROA % too high?
Molan Steel Co's current ROA % is -63.88%. Based on the distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #619 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Molan Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molan Steel Co's ROA % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #619 out of 634 companies for ROA %. This places Molan Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.01. 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 Steel company?
The median ROA % among Steel companies is 2.01, based on 634 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 Molan Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROA % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molan Steel Co's current ROA % is -63.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Molan Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.04, compared to a current price of ﷼1.02 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -63.88%. Molan Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553), the current ROA % is -63.88% 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼1.02 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.04. GuruFocus considers Molan Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9553:

  • ROA %: -63.88%
  • GF Value™: ﷼2.04 vs. price of ﷼1.02 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Molan Steel Co Business Description

Address Eastern Ring Road, Exit No 16 Palladium Center Complex, PO Box 7090, AlFarouq District, Riyadh, SAU, 14323
Molan Steel Co is engaged in the supply and sale of iron products, represented in iron tins of all kinds, iron bridges of all kinds, and iron angles.
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