Pasona Group (TSE:2168) ROA %: -0.02% (As of Nov. 2025)

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TSE:2168 Pasona Group Inc TSE:2168
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Price 円1,546.00
GF Value 円2,032.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pasona Group ROA %?

Pasona Group TSE:2168 +0.91% 50 ROA % is -0.02% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:2168 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,032.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks worse than 77.1% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pasona Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円-56 Mil. Pasona Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 円241,954 Mil. Therefore, Pasona Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -0.02%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pasona Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2168' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: 1.47   Max: 33.26
Current: -1.75

During the past 13 years, Pasona Group's highest ROA % was 33.26%. The lowest was -3.06%. And the median was 1.47%.

TSE:2168's ROA % is ranked worse than
77.1% of 1096 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.465 vs TSE:2168: -1.75

Pasona Group  (TSE:2168) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-56/241953.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-56 / 310248)*(310248 / 241953.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-0.02 %*1.2823
=-0.02 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Nov. 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.


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Pasona Group ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pasona 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.

Pasona Group ROA % Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.65 4.85 2.55 33.26 -3.06

Pasona Group Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.40 -3.67 -0.95 -0.02 -2.18

TSE:2168 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: ROA % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona 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.


Pasona Group ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pasona Group's ROA % falls into.


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Pasona Group ROA % Calculation

Pasona Group's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: May. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: May. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=-8658/( (301090+265038)/ 2 )
=-8658/283064
=-3.06 %

Pasona Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=-56/( (246782+237125)/ 2 )
=-56/241953.5
=-0.02 %

* 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -0.02% mean?
Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has a ROA % of -0.02% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Pasona Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #845 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Pasona Group's ROA % too high?
Pasona Group's current ROA % is -0.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #845 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's ROA % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #845 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Pasona Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.47. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,096 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pasona Group's current ROA % is -0.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group (TSE:2168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,032.72, compared to a current price of 円1,546.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.02%. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168), the current ROA % is -0.02% as of Nov. 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,546.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,032.72. GuruFocus considers Pasona Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2168:

  • ROA %: -0.02%
  • GF Value™: 円2,032.72 vs. price of 円1,546.00 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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