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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Starts Publishing's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil.
Starts Publishing's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円12,535 Mil. Therefore, Starts Publishing's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.03 Med: 8.3 Max: 18.58
Current: 4.34
During the past 13 years, Starts Publishing's highest ROA % was 18.58%. The lowest was 3.03%. And the median was 8.30%.
TSE:7849's ROA % is ranked better than 72.48% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs TSE:7849: 4.34
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) 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.
Starts Publishing ROA % Related Terms
Starts Publishing ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a ROA % of 0.00% 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's ROA % has ranged from 3.03 to 18.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #284 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Starts Publishing's ROA % too high?
Starts Publishing's current ROA % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 18.58. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #284 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #284 out of 1032 companies for ROA %. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. Historically, Starts Publishing's own ROA % has ranged from 3.03 to 18.58 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 1,032 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current ROA % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,954.10, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.00%. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current ROA % is 0.00% 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,954.10.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
ROA %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円3,954.10 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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