Step CoTSE:9795 -0.36%78 ROA % is 11.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 8.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,357.44 (Fairly Valued). Among 263 Education companies, Step Co ranks better than 77.95% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Step Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,394 Mil.
Step Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30,595 Mil. Therefore, Step Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Step Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9795'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.49 Med: 8.81 Max: 9.43
Current: 9.01
During the past 13 years, Step Co's highest ROA % was 9.43%. The lowest was 5.49%. And the median was 8.81%.
TSE:9795's ROA % is ranked better than 77.95% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs TSE:9795: 9.01
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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.
Step Co ROA % Related Terms
Step Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step Co'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step 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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a ROA % of 11.09% 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 Step Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 8.81. Over the past decade, Step Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.49 to 9.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #58 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Step Co's ROA % too high?
Step Co's current ROA % of 11.09% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.49 to a high of 9.43. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. Step Co's value of 11.09% is 184.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #58 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #58 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This places Step Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. Step Co's value of 11.09% is 184.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Step Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.49 to 9.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Step Co 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 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. Step Co's current ROA % of 11.09% is 184.4% 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 Step Co 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. Step Co's current ROA % is 11.09%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,357.44, compared to a current price of 円2,227.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.09%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 184.4% above the Education industry median of 3.90. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current ROA % is 11.09% 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,227.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,357.44.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
ROA %: 11.09% (26% above median its 10-year median of 8.81)
GF Value™: 円2,357.44 vs. price of 円2,227.00 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.4% above the Education median (#58 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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