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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Service Properties Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-523 Mil.
Service Properties Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,402 Mil. Therefore, Service Properties Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service Properties Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HPO0'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.11 Med: -1.02 Max: 3.42
Current: -3.54
During the past 13 years, Service Properties Trust's highest ROA % was 3.42%. The lowest was -6.11%. And the median was -1.02%.
STU:HPO0's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.18% of 930
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.2
vs STU:HPO0: -3.54
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) 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 REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Service Properties Trust'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.
Service Properties Trust ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Service Properties Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Properties Trust'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.
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a ROA % of -9.68% 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 Service Properties Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #848 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Service Properties Trust's ROA % too high?
Service Properties Trust's current ROA % is -9.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #848 out of 930 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Service Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Properties Trust's ROA % compare to INN and CLDT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Service Properties Trust ranks #848 out of 930 companies for ROA %. This places Service Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.20. 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 REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.20, based on 930 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. 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 Service Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service Properties Trust's current ROA % is -9.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €7.60 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -9.68%. Service Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current ROA % is -9.68% 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 Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.60 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96.
GuruFocus considers Service Properties Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPO0:
ROA %: -9.68%
GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns hotel properties. These properties are located in the United States, along with Canada and Puerto Rico. The company operates through its segments hotel investment unit, and net lease investments. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the hotel real estate investments unit. The hotels are distinguished between their service levels, which include full service, select service, and extended stay; and chain scale, which includes luxury, upper upscale, upscale, upper midscale, and midscale. The hotels are extended stay or upscale. Some of the hotel brands include Courtyard by Marriott, Royal Sonesta, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Place, and others.
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