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Springer Nature AG KGaASPGNY 41 ROA % is 9.05% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SPGNY with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 83.59% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Springer Nature AG KGaA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $530 Mil.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,859 Mil. Therefore, Springer Nature AG KGaA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SPGNY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.05 Med: -1.15 Max: 6.9
Current: 6.9
During the past 8 years, Springer Nature AG KGaA's highest ROA % was 6.90%. The lowest was -5.05%. And the median was -1.15%.
SPGNY's ROA % is ranked better than 83.59% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.755
vs SPGNY: 6.90
Springer Nature AG KGaA (OTCPK:SPGNY) 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.
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a ROA % of 9.05% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #169 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROA % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current ROA % is 9.05%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.76. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 9.05% is 1098.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #169 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #169 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.76. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 9.05% is 1098.7% above this benchmark. 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 0.76, 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current ROA % of 9.05% is 1098.7% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current ROA % is 9.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a current ROA % of 9.05%. The current ROA % is 9.05% and 1098.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.76. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY), the current ROA % is 9.05% 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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