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System1 GroupSTU:BBA -0.52%78 ROA % is 11.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates STU:BBA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, System1 Group ranks better than 80.87% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. System1 Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.76 Mil.
System1 Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.54 Mil. Therefore, System1 Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for System1 Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BBA'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4 Med: 7.59 Max: 21.78
Current: 6.1
During the past 13 years, System1 Group's highest ROA % was 21.78%. The lowest was -1.40%. And the median was 7.59%.
STU:BBA's ROA % is ranked better than 80.87% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs STU:BBA: 6.10
System1 Group (STU:BBA) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (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.
System1 Group ROA % Related Terms
System1 Group ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for System1 Group'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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, System1 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.
System1 Group ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, System1 Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where System1 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 two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
System1 Group (STU:BBA) has a ROA % of 11.26% 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 System1 Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #197 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is System1 Group's ROA % too high?
System1 Group's current ROA % of 11.26% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.59. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.74. System1 Group's value of 11.26% is 1421.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #197 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, System1 Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System1 Group's ROA % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #197 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places System1 Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. System1 Group's value of 11.26% is 1421.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 0.74, System1 Group has consistently been above 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 0.74, 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. System1 Group's current ROA % of 11.26% is 1421.6% 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 System1 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1 Group's current ROA % is 11.26%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group (STU:BBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.84, compared to a current price of €3.86 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.26%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 1421.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. System1 Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 System1 Group (STU:BBA), the current ROA % is 11.26% 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 System1 Group (STU:BBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.86 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.84.
GuruFocus considers System1 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BBA:
ROA %: 11.26% (48% above median its 10-year median of 7.59)
GF Value™: €4.84 vs. price of €3.86 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1421.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#197 of 1030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
System1 Group PLC is engaged in providing market research data and insight services. The company's geographical segments include the United States of America, Latin America (LatAm), the United Kingdom, the Rest Of Europe, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in the United Kingdom.
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