STU:PWD1's ROA % is ranked better than 80.51% of 513
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs STU:PWD1: 5.99
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) 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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ROA % Related Terms
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ROA % Historical 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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ROA % Chart
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Annual Data
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte'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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ROA % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
* 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.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) has a ROA % of 8.10% 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #100 out of 513 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's ROA % too high?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current ROA % of 8.10% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROA % is 3.05. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's value of 8.10% is 165.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #100 out of 513 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's ROA % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #100 out of 513 companies for ROA %. This places Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.05. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's value of 8.10% is 165.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.05, based on 513 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. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current ROA % of 8.10% is 165.6% 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROA % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current ROA % is 8.10%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.62, compared to a current price of €21.20 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.10%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 165.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.05. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1), the current ROA % is 8.10% 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (STU:PWD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.20 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.62.
GuruFocus considers Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PWD1:
ROA %: 8.10% (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: €19.62 vs. price of €21.20 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#100 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PWD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Business Description
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA is engaged in the distribution and sale of electricity. The firm's concession area covers the northern portion of the city of Buenos Aires, mainly for residential, commercial, industrial, and public service.
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