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WeathernewsWNWSF 80 ROA % is 17.47% as of Feb. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates WNWSF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.02. Among 568 Interactive Media companies, Weathernews ranks better than 86.97% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Weathernews's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $29.3 Mil.
Weathernews's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $167.4 Mil. Therefore, Weathernews's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weathernews's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WNWSF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49 Med: 11.4 Max: 14.51
Current: 14.51
During the past 13 years, Weathernews's highest ROA % was 14.51%. The lowest was 7.49%. And the median was 11.40%.
WNWSF's ROA % is ranked better than 86.97% of 568
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.565
vs WNWSF: 14.51
Weathernews (OTCPK:WNWSF) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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.
Weathernews ROA % Related Terms
Weathernews ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Weathernews'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Weathernews'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.
Weathernews ROA % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Weathernews's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weathernews'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Weathernews (WNWSF) has a ROA % of 17.47% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Weathernews and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, Weathernews' ROA % has ranged from 7.49 to 14.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #74 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Weathernews' ROA % too high?
Weathernews' current ROA % of 17.47% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 14.51. The Interactive Media industry median ROA % is 0.57. Weathernews' value of 17.47% is 2992% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #74 out of 568 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weathernews has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weathernews' ROA % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Weathernews ranks #74 out of 568 companies for ROA %. This places Weathernews in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.57. Weathernews' value of 17.47% is 2992% above this benchmark. Historically, Weathernews' own ROA % has ranged from 7.49 to 14.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Weathernews 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 Interactive Media company?
The median ROA % among Interactive Media companies is 0.57, based on 568 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. Weathernews's current ROA % of 17.47% is 2992% 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 Weathernews and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROA % is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weathernews's current ROA % is 17.47%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weathernews stock overvalued right now?
Weathernews (WNWSF) has a current ROA % of 17.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $7.54 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.47%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 2992% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.57. Weathernews' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Weathernews (WNWSF), the current ROA % is 17.47% as of Feb. 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 Weathernews (WNWSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weathernews stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.54 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02.
Key valuation signals for WNWSF:
ROA %: 17.47% (53% above median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $7.54 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2992% above the Interactive Media median (#74 of 568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WNWSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weathernews Inc is engaged in the provision of weather information content services in Japan. It offers services for logistics, transportation, distribution and theme parks. Its services include mobile content service, aviation industry content service, voyage planning content service, and ocean and off-shore content service, among others.
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