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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Southgobi Resources's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-44.1 Mil.
Southgobi Resources's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$498.8 Mil. Therefore, Southgobi Resources's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southgobi Resources's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:SGQ'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43 Med: -11.95 Max: 25.45
Current: -37.77
During the past 13 years, Southgobi Resources's highest ROA % was 25.45%. The lowest was -43.00%. And the median was -11.95%.
TSXV:SGQ's ROA % is ranked worse than 86.49% of 185
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -0.54
vs TSXV:SGQ: -37.77
Southgobi Resources (TSXV:SGQ) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Southgobi Resources ROA % Related Terms
Southgobi Resources ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southgobi Resources'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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Southgobi Resources'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.
Southgobi Resources ROA % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Southgobi Resources's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southgobi Resources'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Southgobi Resources (TSXV:SGQ) has a ROA % of -8.84% 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 Southgobi Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southgobi Resources ranks #160 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Southgobi Resources' ROA % too high?
Southgobi Resources' current ROA % is -8.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Southgobi Resources ranks #160 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southgobi Resources has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southgobi Resources' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Southgobi Resources ranks #160 out of 185 companies for ROA %. This places Southgobi Resources in the lower half of its industry. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROA % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. 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 Southgobi Resources and its competitors. Southgobi Resources's current ROA % is -8.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southgobi Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southgobi Resources (TSXV:SGQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.55, compared to a current price of C$0.40 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -8.84%. Southgobi Resources' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Southgobi Resources (TSXV:SGQ), the current ROA % is -8.84% 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 Southgobi Resources (TSXV:SGQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southgobi Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.40 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.55.
GuruFocus considers Southgobi Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:SGQ:
ROA %: -8.84%
GF Value™: C$0.55 vs. price of C$0.40 (27.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:SGQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southgobi Resources Ltd together with its subsidiaries is an integrated coal mining, development, and exploration company. Its reportable operating segment is its Coal Division which is principally engaged in coal mining, development, and exploration in Mongolia and logistics and trading of coal in Mongolia and China. The company also holds the mining and exploration licenses of other metallurgical and thermal coal deposits in the South Gobi Province of Mongolia. The company owns the following operating coal mine and coal projects in Mongolia: the Ovoot Tolgoi Mine, Zag Suuj Project, and the Soumber Project.
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