SATS (SPASY) ROA %: 2.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median


SPASY SATS Ltd SPASY
63 GF Score
Price $34.04
GF Value $31.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SATS ROA %?

SATS SPASY 63 ROA % is 2.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SPASY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, SATS ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SATS's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $150 Mil. SATS's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,017 Mil. Therefore, SATS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14%.

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

SPASY' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: 3   Max: 11.76
Current: 3.19

During the past 13 years, SATS's highest ROA % was 11.76%. The lowest was -2.59%. And the median was 3.00%.

SPASY's ROA % is ranked worse than
52.12% of 1015 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.46 vs SPASY: 3.19

SATS  (OTCPK:SPASY) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=150.048/7017.282
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(150.048 / 5070.02)*(5070.02 / 7017.282)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.96 %*0.7225
=2.14 %

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.


SATS ROA % Related Terms


SATS ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SATS'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.

SATS ROA % Chart

SATS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 -0.67 0.86 2.81 3.24

SATS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.60 3.32 3.55 3.91 2.14

SPASY vs JOBY, CAAP: ROA % Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, SATS'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.


SATS ROA % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SATS's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SATS's ROA % falls into.


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SATS ROA % Calculation

SATS's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=222.882/( (6650.719+7091.122)/ 2 )
=222.882/6870.9205
=3.24 %

SATS's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=150.048/( (6943.442+7091.122)/ 2 )
=150.048/7017.282
=2.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.14% mean?
SATS (SPASY) has a ROA % of 2.14% 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 SATS and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SATS ranks #529 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is SATS's ROA % too high?
SATS's current ROA % of 2.14% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.46. SATS's value of 2.14% is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SATS ranks #529 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SATS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SATS's ROA % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SATS ranks #529 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places SATS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. SATS's value of 2.14% is 38.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 3.46, SATS 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.46, 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. SATS's current ROA % of 2.14% is 38.2% 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 SATS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SATS's current ROA % is 2.14%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SATS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SATS (SPASY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.92, compared to a current price of $34.04 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.14%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 38.2% below the Transportation industry median of 3.46. SATS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 SATS (SPASY), the current ROA % is 2.14% 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 SATS (SPASY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SATS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.04 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.92. GuruFocus considers SATS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPASY:

  • ROA %: 2.14% (29% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $31.92 vs. price of $34.04 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% below the Transportation median (#529 of 1015)

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


SATS Business Description

Address 20 Airport Boulevard, SATS Inflight Catering Centre 1, Singapore, SGP, 819659
SATS Ltd is a Singapore-based provider of ground-handling and in-flight catering services for air transportation in Asia and Australia. Additionally, it offers food distribution and logistics, industrial catering, and other amenities for hospitality and government agencies. The company has three reportable segments: food solutions (segment by revenue), gateway services, and others. The company has partnerships with multiple airlines to provide catering during flights and offers experience in planning airline menus, institutional catering, linen, and laundry to improve the airline's appearance. Gateway services cover the gamut of procedures airports must handle for each passenger. Baggage, ramp handling, passenger services, and terminal management are all offered to customers.
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