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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Media Kobo's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-536 Mil.
Media Kobo's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,074 Mil. Therefore, Media Kobo's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -25.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Kobo's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3815'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.16 Med: -1.61 Max: 5.02
Current: -34.16
During the past 13 years, Media Kobo's highest ROA % was 5.02%. The lowest was -34.16%. And the median was -1.61%.
TSE:3815's ROA % is ranked worse than 85.21% of 568
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.565
vs TSE:3815: -34.16
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) 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 (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.
Media Kobo ROA % Related Terms
Media Kobo ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo ROA % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Kobo'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a ROA % of -25.86% 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #484 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Media Kobo's ROA % too high?
Media Kobo's current ROA % is -25.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #484 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's ROA % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #484 out of 568 companies for ROA %. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.57. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median ROA % among Interactive Media companies is 0.57, based on 568 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROA % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current ROA % is -25.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円372.10, compared to a current price of 円443.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -25.86%. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current ROA % is -25.86% 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円443.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円372.10.
GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:
ROA %: -25.86%
GF Value™: 円372.10 vs. price of 円443.00 (19.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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