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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Roularta Media Group NV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-9.8 Mil.
Roularta Media Group NV's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €314.6 Mil. Therefore, Roularta Media Group NV's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Roularta Media Group NV's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRU:ROU'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.54 Med: 1.87 Max: 20.7
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Roularta Media Group NV's highest ROA % was 20.70%. The lowest was -2.54%. And the median was 1.87%.
XBRU:ROU's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.78% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.745
vs XBRU:ROU: 0.60
Roularta Media Group NV (XBRU:ROU) 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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 Publishing subindustry, Roularta Media Group NV'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.
Roularta Media Group NV ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Roularta Media Group NV's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Roularta Media Group NV'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Roularta Media Group NV (XBRU:ROU) has a ROA % of -3.13% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Roularta Media Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Roularta Media Group NV ranks #523 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Roularta Media Group NV's ROA % too high?
Roularta Media Group NV's current ROA % is -3.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Roularta Media Group NV ranks #523 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Roularta Media Group NV has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Roularta Media Group NV's ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Roularta Media Group NV ranks #523 out of 1030 companies for ROA %. This places Roularta Media Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.75. 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 0.75, based on 1,030 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 Roularta Media Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Roularta Media Group NV's current ROA % is -3.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roularta Media Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roularta Media Group NV (XBRU:ROU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.72, compared to a current price of €12.35 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -3.13%. Roularta Media Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Roularta Media Group NV (XBRU:ROU), the current ROA % is -3.13% as of Jun. 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 Roularta Media Group NV (XBRU:ROU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roularta Media Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.35 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.72.
GuruFocus considers Roularta Media Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRU:ROU:
ROA %: -3.13%
GF Value™: €11.72 vs. price of €12.35 (5.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRU:ROU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Roularta Media Group NV is engaged in the publication and printing of news and niche magazines, newspapers, and free sheets, in the audiovisual media, and electronic publishing. The company operates through two segments, Media Brands and Printing Services. The Media Brands segment refers to all brands that are marketed by RMG and its participants. It includes all sales of advertising, subscriptions, newsstands, and line extensions of the brands. Printing Services, on the other hand, refers to premedia and print shop activities for in-house brands and external customers. The group derives the majority of its revenue from the Media Brands division. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Belgium and the rest from the Netherlands and Germany.
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