Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AGSTU:SSH -1.54%69 ROA % is 7.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 6.38. GuruFocus rates STU:SSH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks better than 68.28% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €41.5 Mil.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €553.4 Mil. Therefore, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SSH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.32 Med: 6.38 Max: 11.64
Current: 6.2
During the past 13 years, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's highest ROA % was 11.64%. The lowest was -1.32%. And the median was 6.38%.
STU:SSH's ROA % is ranked better than 68.28% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs STU:SSH: 6.20
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (STU:SSH) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG'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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (STU:SSH) has a ROA % of 7.50% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #630 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's ROA % too high?
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current ROA % of 7.50% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.24. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 7.50% is 131.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #630 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #630 out of 1986 companies for ROA %. This puts Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 7.50% is 131.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.38 vs. the industry median of 3.24, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,986 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. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current ROA % of 7.50% is 131.5% 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current ROA % is 7.50%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 6.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (STU:SSH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.24, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.50%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.38 and 131.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.24. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (STU:SSH), the current ROA % is 7.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (STU:SSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €66.24.
GuruFocus considers Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SSH:
ROA %: 7.50% (18% above median its 10-year median of 6.38)
GF Value™: €66.24 vs. price of €64.00 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#630 of 1986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is engaged in mining, producing,refining and selling of salt. Its product offerings include sea salt, dining/ curing salt, feed salt, pharmaceutical salts, industrial salts, water softening salts, road salts and brine salts. It also offers waste disposal & recycling services as well as metal plating & protection.
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