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Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network (SHSE:600959) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ROA % Related Terms
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ROA % Historical 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.
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ROA % Chart
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network Annual Data
* 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.
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network (SHSE:600959) has a ROA % of 0.69% 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 Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's ROA % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ranks #524 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's ROA % too high?
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's current ROA % of 0.69% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 3.48. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.75. Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's value of 0.69% is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ranks #524 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's ROA % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network ranks #524 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.75. Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's value of 0.69% is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's own ROA % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.75, based on 1,030 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. Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's current ROA % of 0.69% is 7.4% below 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 Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's current ROA % is 0.69%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network (SHSE:600959) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.18, compared to a current price of ¥3.08 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.69%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 7.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.75. Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network (SHSE:600959), the current ROA % is 0.69% 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 Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network (SHSE:600959) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.08 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.18.
GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600959:
ROA %: 0.69% (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: ¥3.18 vs. price of ¥3.08 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#524 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600959 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable Information Network Corp Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the construction and operation of broadcasting and television networks, the development and operation of radio and television program transmission, data broadband services and digital TV value-added services.
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