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World Holdings CoTSE:2429 81 ROA % is 4.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:2429 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,206.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, World Holdings Co ranks worse than 50.46% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. World Holdings Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円8,792 Mil.
World Holdings Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円180,376 Mil. Therefore, World Holdings Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Holdings Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2429'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 5.04 Max: 7.1
Current: 3.45
During the past 13 years, World Holdings Co's highest ROA % was 7.10%. The lowest was 2.99%. And the median was 5.04%.
TSE:2429's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.46% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs TSE:2429: 3.45
World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
World Holdings Co ROA % Related Terms
World Holdings Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Holdings Co'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, World Holdings Co'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.
World Holdings Co ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, World Holdings Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Holdings Co'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) has a ROA % of 4.87% 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 World Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, World Holdings Co's ROA % has ranged from 2.99 to 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #553 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is World Holdings Co's ROA % too high?
World Holdings Co's current ROA % of 4.87% is near median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 7.10. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.50. World Holdings Co's value of 4.87% is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #553 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, World Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Holdings Co's ROA % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, World Holdings Co ranks #553 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places World Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.50. World Holdings Co's value of 4.87% is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, World Holdings Co's own ROA % has ranged from 2.99 to 7.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 3.50, World Holdings Co 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.50, 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. World Holdings Co's current ROA % of 4.87% is 39.1% 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 World Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Holdings Co's current ROA % is 4.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,206.36, compared to a current price of 円2,624.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 39.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.50. World Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429), the current ROA % is 4.87% 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 World Holdings Co (TSE:2429) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,624.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,206.36.
GuruFocus considers World Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2429:
ROA %: 4.87% (near median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: 円3,206.36 vs. price of 円2,624.00 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Business Services median (#553 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the human resource and education business, real estate business, Agricultural park business and information communication business. In the human resource and education business, the company offers contract and temporary placement services and management skills for manufacturing and contracting business to other companies. The real estate business area of the company comprises detached housing sales business, residential condominium sale business, property business, building management business and brokerage business.
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