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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,604 Mil.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円126,196 Mil. Therefore, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9052'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 2.49 Max: 5.73
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's highest ROA % was 5.73%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 2.49%.
TSE:9052's ROA % is ranked worse than 51.98% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs TSE:9052: 3.24
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) 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.
* 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 Railroads subindustry, Sanyo Electric Railway Co'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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Electric Railway Co'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) has a ROA % of 2.06% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROA % has ranged from 0.43 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROA % too high?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROA % of 2.06% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 5.73. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.46. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 2.06% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Electric Railway Co's ROA % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1010 companies for ROA %. This places Sanyo Electric Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 2.06% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's own ROA % has ranged from 0.43 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.46, based on 1,010 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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROA % of 2.06% is 40.5% below 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current ROA % is 2.06%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,122.10, compared to a current price of 円1,990.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.06%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 40.5% below the Transportation industry median of 3.46. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052), the current ROA % is 2.06% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,990.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,122.10.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Electric Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9052:
ROA %: 2.06% (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: 円2,122.10 vs. price of 円1,990.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Transportation median (#525 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in railway business which connects from Himeji to Kobe and also to Hanshin Electric Railway through mutual direct driving, and it connects to Osaka Umeda without transfer. The company focuses on constructing a transportation network in the southern area of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also involved in real estate business, where it is promoting the development of residential and commercial facilities with the aim of revitalizing the community, as well as effective utilization of the land. In addition, the company operates Suma Urashiro Ueno Park located in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
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