Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) ROA %: -7.85% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2972 Sankei Real Estate Inc TSE:2972
59 GF Score
Price 円113,700.00
GF Value 円85,601.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Sankei Real Estate ROA %?

Sankei Real Estate TSE:2972 -0.26% 59 ROA % is -7.85% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2972 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円85,601.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 REITs companies, Sankei Real Estate ranks worse than 90.2% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sankei Real Estate's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-8,019 Mil. Sankei Real Estate's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円102,124 Mil. Therefore, Sankei Real Estate's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -7.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sankei Real Estate's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2972' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82   Med: 2.37   Max: 3.16
Current: -2.82

During the past 7 years, Sankei Real Estate's highest ROA % was 3.16%. The lowest was -2.82%. And the median was 2.37%.

TSE:2972's ROA % is ranked worse than
90.2% of 939 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs TSE:2972: -2.82

Sankei Real Estate  (TSE:2972) 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: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-8018.932/102123.776
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-8018.932 / 5764.154)*(5764.154 / 102123.776)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-139.12 %*0.0564
=-7.85 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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.


Sankei Real Estate ROA % Related Terms


Sankei Real Estate ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sankei Real Estate'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.

Sankei Real Estate ROA % Chart

Sankei Real Estate Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.60 3.08 2.02 1.97 2.14

Sankei Real Estate Semi-Annual Data
Apr19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 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 1.91 2.11 2.18 2.10 -7.85

TSE:2972 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: ROA % Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Sankei Real Estate'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.


Sankei Real Estate ROA % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sankei Real Estate's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sankei Real Estate's ROA % falls into.


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Sankei Real Estate ROA % Calculation

Sankei Real Estate's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Aug. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=2247.509/( (104878.112+104898.938)/ 2 )
=2247.509/104888.525
=2.14 %

Sankei Real Estate's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-8018.932/( (104898.938+99348.614)/ 2 )
=-8018.932/102123.776
=-7.85 %

* 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -7.85% mean?
Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) has a ROA % of -7.85% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sankei Real Estate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #847 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Sankei Real Estate's ROA % too high?
Sankei Real Estate's current ROA % is -7.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #847 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sankei Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankei Real Estate's ROA % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sankei Real Estate ranks #847 out of 939 companies for ROA %. This places Sankei Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.18. 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 REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.18, based on 939 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 Sankei Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankei Real Estate's current ROA % is -7.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankei Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円85,601.71, compared to a current price of 円113,700.00 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -7.85%. Sankei Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972), the current ROA % is -7.85% as of Feb. 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 Sankei Real Estate (TSE:2972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円113,700.00 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円85,601.71. GuruFocus considers Sankei Real Estate to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2972:

  • ROA %: -7.85%
  • GF Value™: 円85,601.71 vs. price of 円113,700.00 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sankei Real Estate Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 2-3-4 Uchikanda, 4th floor, S-GATE Otemachi Kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Sankei Real Estate Inc is a Japanese based J-REIT. The company is engaged in the leasing of real estate properties, and owns office buildings.
59GF Score

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円113,700.00
Price
円85,601.71
GF Value