SBS TransitSBSTF 82 ROA % is 5.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates SBSTF with a GF Score™ of 82/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, SBS Transit ranks better than 66.7% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SBS Transit's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $46.65 Mil.
SBS Transit's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $840.19 Mil. Therefore, SBS Transit's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBS Transit's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SBSTF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92 Med: 5.78 Max: 7.45
Current: 5.53
During the past 13 years, SBS Transit's highest ROA % was 7.45%. The lowest was 2.92%. And the median was 5.78%.
SBSTF's ROA % is ranked better than 66.7% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs SBSTF: 5.53
SBS Transit (OTCPK:SBSTF) 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.
SBS Transit ROA % Related Terms
SBS Transit ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBS Transit'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.
For the Railroads subindustry, SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBS Transit's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a ROA % of 5.55% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, SBS Transit's ROA % has ranged from 2.92 to 7.45. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #338 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is SBS Transit's ROA % too high?
SBS Transit's current ROA % of 5.55% is near median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 7.45. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. SBS Transit's value of 5.55% is 60.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #338 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SBS Transit has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Transit's ROA % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #338 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This puts SBS Transit in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. SBS Transit's value of 5.55% is 60.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SBS Transit's own ROA % has ranged from 2.92 to 7.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 3.45, SBS Transit 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 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. SBS Transit's current ROA % of 5.55% is 60.9% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Transit's current ROA % is 5.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Transit stock overvalued right now?
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a current ROA % of 5.55%. The current ROA % is 5.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 60.9% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. SBS Transit's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 SBS Transit (SBSTF), the current ROA % is 5.55% 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.
SBS Transit Ltd is engaged in providing public transport services and consultancy services relating to land transport. The provision of public transport services includes the operation of public buses and rail transit systems in Singapore. The company's operating segments are Public Transport Services and Other Commercial Services. The Public Transport Services include income generated from the provision of bus and rail services to commuters traveling on public transport systems. The Other Commercial Services include income generated from advertisements on buses and trains, and rental collection from commercial and shop space at bus interchanges and rail stations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Public Transport Services segment.
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