TSE:4720's ROA % is ranked worse than 69.58% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs TSE:4720: 0.10
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ROA % Related Terms
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ROA % Historical 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute'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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ROA % vs Education Industry
* 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) has a ROA % of -3.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #183 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROA % too high?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current ROA % is -3.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #183 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #183 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This places Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. 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 Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.90, based on 263 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current ROA % is -3.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円282.43, compared to a current price of 円236.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -3.79%. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720), the current ROA % is -3.79% as of Mar. 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円236.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円282.43.
GuruFocus considers Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4720:
ROA %: -3.79%
GF Value™: 円282.43 vs. price of 円236.00 (16.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Business Description
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in the education business. It provides learning materials support and electronic learning services for elementary and junior high school students.
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