Vascular Biogenics (STU:0VB) ROA %: -13.17% (As of Jun. 2023)

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What is Vascular Biogenics ROA %?

Vascular Biogenics STU:0VB 10 ROA % is -13.17% as of Jun. 2023. GuruFocus rates STU:0VB with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Vascular Biogenics's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was €-3.23 Mil. Vascular Biogenics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was €24.50 Mil. Therefore, Vascular Biogenics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was -13.17%.

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

STU:0VB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -128.42   Med: -45.95   Max: -17.95
Current: -48.86

During the past 11 years, Vascular Biogenics's highest ROA % was -17.95%. The lowest was -128.42%. And the median was -45.95%.

STU:0VB's ROA % is not ranked
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -32.87 vs STU:0VB: -48.86

Vascular Biogenics  (STU:0VB) 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: Jun. 2023 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-3.228/24.503
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-3.228 / 0)*(0 / 24.503)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=N/A %*0
=-13.17 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2023) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2023) 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.


Vascular Biogenics ROA % Related Terms


Vascular Biogenics ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vascular Biogenics'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.

Vascular Biogenics ROA % Chart

Vascular Biogenics Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.10 -35.83 -50.81 -57.87 -71.57

Vascular Biogenics Quarterly Data
Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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 -75.97 -94.09 -38.69 -36.35 -13.17

STU:0VB vs MBIO, GNPX, LEXX: ROA % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vascular Biogenics'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.


Vascular Biogenics ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vascular Biogenics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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



Vascular Biogenics ROA % Calculation

Vascular Biogenics's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2022 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2021 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2022 ))/ count )
=-30.495/( (57.225+27.998)/ 2 )
=-30.495/42.6115
=-71.57 %

Vascular Biogenics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2023 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2023 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2023 ))/ count )
=-3.228/( (26.258+22.748)/ 2 )
=-3.228/24.503
=-13.17 %

* 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 (Jun. 2023) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -13.17% mean?
Vascular Biogenics (STU:0VB) has a ROA % of -13.17% as of Jun. 2023. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Vascular Biogenics and its competitors.
Is Vascular Biogenics' ROA % too high?
Vascular Biogenics' current ROA % is -13.17%. Overall, Vascular Biogenics has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vascular Biogenics' ROA % compare to MBIO and GNPX?
Vascular Biogenics' ROA % of -13.17% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Vascular Biogenics and its competitors. Vascular Biogenics's current ROA % is -13.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vascular Biogenics stock overvalued right now?
Vascular Biogenics (STU:0VB) has a current ROA % of -13.17%. The current ROA % is -13.17%. Vascular Biogenics' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 Vascular Biogenics (STU:0VB), the current ROA % is -13.17% as of Jun. 2023. 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.

Vascular Biogenics Business Description

Address 8 HaSatat Street, Modi’in, ISR, 7178106
Vascular Biogenics Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for cancer. The lead product candidate of the company is VB-111 which is a gene-based biologic which is being developed for solid tumor indications for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The company is also engaged in conducting a program targeting anti-inflammatory diseases, based on the use of Lecinoxoid platform technology. The product brands of the company include VTS, Vascular Targeting Systems, Vbl, Vascular Biogenics And Vascular Therapeutics.