ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sanoma Oyj's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-111 Mil.
Sanoma Oyj's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,022 Mil. Therefore, Sanoma Oyj's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanoma Oyj's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SWYBY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.75 Med: 2.93 Max: 12.19
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Sanoma Oyj's highest ROA % was 12.19%. The lowest was -7.75%. And the median was 2.93%.
SWYBY's ROA % is ranked worse than 62.03% of 266
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.825
vs SWYBY: 1.31
Sanoma Oyj (OTCPK:SWYBY) 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.
Sanoma Oyj ROA % Related Terms
Sanoma Oyj ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanoma Oyj'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a ROA % of -5.47% 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 Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #165 out of 266 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Sanoma Oyj's ROA % too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current ROA % is -5.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #165 out of 266 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #165 out of 266 companies for ROA %. This places Sanoma Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.83. 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 Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.83, based on 266 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 Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanoma Oyj's current ROA % is -5.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current ROA % of -5.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.03, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.47%. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current ROA % is -5.47% 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.03.
Key valuation signals for SWYBY:
ROA %: -5.47%
GF Value™: $2.03 vs. price of $2.46 (21.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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