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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 ROA % is 9.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates SGSOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks better than 79.34% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SGS AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $888 Mil.
SGS AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,363 Mil. Therefore, SGS AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25 Med: 8.97 Max: 11
Current: 9.19
During the past 13 years, SGS AG's highest ROA % was 11.00%. The lowest was 7.25%. And the median was 8.97%.
SGSOF's ROA % is ranked better than 79.34% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475
vs SGSOF: 9.19
SGS AG (OTCPK:SGSOF) 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.
SGS AG ROA % Related Terms
SGS AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG'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 Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG'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.
SGS AG ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG'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.
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a ROA % of 9.49% 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 SGS AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, SGS AG's ROA % has ranged from 7.25 to 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #226 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is SGS AG's ROA % too high?
SGS AG's current ROA % of 9.49% is near median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 11.00. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.48. SGS AG's value of 9.49% is 173.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #226 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SGS AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGS AG's ROA % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #226 out of 1094 companies for ROA %. This places SGS AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. SGS AG's value of 9.49% is 173.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own ROA % has ranged from 7.25 to 11.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 3.48, SGS AG 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.48, based on 1,094 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. SGS AG's current ROA % of 9.49% is 173.1% 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 SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current ROA % is 9.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SGS AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG (SGSOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.40, compared to a current price of $117.63 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 173.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.48. SGS AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 SGS AG (SGSOF), the current ROA % is 9.49% 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 SGS AG (SGSOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $117.63 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.40.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
ROA %: 9.49% (near median its 10-year median of 8.97)
GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.1% above the Business Services median (#226 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGSOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switzerland-listed SGS is the largest and one of the oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. The company's primary activities involve testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure global/company standards. SGS is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across agriculture, food, life sciences, and transportation services. SGS was first listed in 1981 and employs almost 100,000 people worldwide.
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