XBRV:SNTS's ROA % is ranked better than 89.92% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.76
vs XBRV:SNTS: 10.73
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ROA % Related Terms
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ROA % Historical 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ROA % Chart
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
* 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a ROA % of 10.73% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.83. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's ROA % has ranged from 8.76 to 14.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #37 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's ROA % too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current ROA % of 10.73% is near median its 10-year median of 10.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.76 to a high of 14.31. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.76. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 10.73% is 288.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #37 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's ROA % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #37 out of 367 companies for ROA %. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.76. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 10.73% is 288.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own ROA % has ranged from 8.76 to 14.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.83 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROA % among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.76, based on 367 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current ROA % of 10.73% is 288.8% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current ROA % is 10.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,135.99, compared to a current price of XOF29,500.00 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.83 and 288.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.76. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current ROA % is 10.73% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF29,500.00 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,135.99.
GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:
ROA %: 10.73% (near median its 10-year median of 10.83)
GF Value™: XOF27,135.99 vs. price of XOF29,500.00 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 288.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#37 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:SNTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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