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NorthsandTSE:446A +10.66%18 ROA % is 36.82% as of Jan. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 28.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:446A with a GF Score™ of 18/100. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Northsand ranks better than 98.08% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Northsand's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円5,852 Mil.
Northsand's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円15,893 Mil. Therefore, Northsand's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 36.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northsand's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:446A'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.9 Med: 28.03 Max: 35.51
Current: 24.37
During the past 3 years, Northsand's highest ROA % was 35.51%. The lowest was 19.90%. And the median was 28.03%.
TSE:446A's ROA % is ranked better than 98.08% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475
vs TSE:446A: 24.37
Northsand (TSE:446A) 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 (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 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.
Northsand ROA % Related Terms
Northsand ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northsand'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Northsand'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.
Northsand ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Northsand's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northsand'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 (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Northsand (TSE:446A) has a ROA % of 36.82% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Northsand and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 28.03. Over the past decade, Northsand's ROA % has ranged from 19.90 to 35.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Northsand ranks #21 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Northsand's ROA % too high?
Northsand's current ROA % of 36.82% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 28.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.90 to a high of 35.51. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.48. Northsand's value of 36.82% is 959.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northsand ranks #21 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northsand has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northsand's ROA % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Northsand ranks #21 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Northsand in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. Northsand's value of 36.82% is 959.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Northsand's own ROA % has ranged from 19.90 to 35.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.03 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Northsand 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 3.48, 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. Northsand's current ROA % of 36.82% is 959.6% 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 Northsand and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northsand's current ROA % is 36.82%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 28.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northsand stock overvalued right now?
Northsand (TSE:446A) has a current ROA % of 36.82%. The current ROA % is 36.82%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 28.03 and 959.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.48. Northsand's overall GF Score™ is 18/100. 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 Northsand (TSE:446A), the current ROA % is 36.82% as of Jan. 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.
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