ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sunlands Technology Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.6 Mil.
Sunlands Technology Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $290.3 Mil. Therefore, Sunlands Technology Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunlands Technology Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.91 Med: -1.28 Max: 28.8
Current: 17.62
During the past 11 years, Sunlands Technology Group's highest ROA % was 28.80%. The lowest was -143.91%. And the median was -1.28%.
STG's ROA % is ranked better than 92.48% of 266
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.825
vs STG: 17.62
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE:STG) 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.
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Sunlands Technology Group'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.
Sunlands Technology Group ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sunlands Technology Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunlands Technology Group'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) has a ROA % of 15.36% 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 Sunlands Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #20 out of 266 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Sunlands Technology Group's ROA % too high?
Sunlands Technology Group's current ROA % is 15.36%. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.83. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 15.36% is 301.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #20 out of 266 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunlands Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunlands Technology Group's ROA % compare to JDZG and SKIL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #20 out of 266 companies for ROA %. This places Sunlands Technology Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.83. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 15.36% is 301.6% 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 an Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.83, based on 266 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. Sunlands Technology Group's current ROA % of 15.36% is 301.6% 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 Sunlands Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunlands Technology Group's current ROA % is 15.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunlands Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group (STG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.22, compared to a current price of $4.09 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.36% and 301.6% above the Education industry median of 3.83. Sunlands Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG), the current ROA % is 15.36% 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.09 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.22.
GuruFocus considers Sunlands Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STG:
ROA %: 15.36%
GF Value™: $6.22 vs. price of $4.09 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 301.6% above the Education median (#20 of 266)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunlands Technology Group operates in China's adult online education market and adult personal interest learning market through its online platforms. The Group has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions to help them achieve their goals. It provides online professional courses and educational content, including interest, professional skills, professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The Group adopts a counseling-oriented sales and marketing approach to offer education solutions based on students' backgrounds and goals, delivering adult online education and personal interest learning through extensive course and content offerings.
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