Stara Planina Holding AD (XBUL:SPH) ROA %: 2.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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XBUL:SPH Stara Planina Holding AD XBUL:SPH
69 GF Score
Price €4.64
GF Value €10.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Stara Planina Holding AD ROA %?

Stara Planina Holding AD XBUL:SPH 69 ROA % is 2.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates XBUL:SPH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Stara Planina Holding AD ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Stara Planina Holding AD's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.6 Mil. Stara Planina Holding AD's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €154.6 Mil. Therefore, Stara Planina Holding AD's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:SPH' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 3.68   Max: 6.11
Current: 2.76

During the past 13 years, Stara Planina Holding AD's highest ROA % was 6.11%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 3.68%.

XBUL:SPH's ROA % is ranked worse than
52.2% of 3073 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs XBUL:SPH: 2.76

Stara Planina Holding AD  (XBUL:SPH) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=3.56/154.559
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(3.56 / 152.736)*(152.736 / 154.559)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=2.33 %*0.9882
=2.30 %

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.


Stara Planina Holding AD ROA % Related Terms


Stara Planina Holding AD ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stara Planina Holding AD'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.

Stara Planina Holding AD ROA % Chart

Stara Planina Holding AD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Stara Planina Holding AD Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XBUL:SPH vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROA % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Stara Planina Holding AD'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.


Stara Planina Holding AD ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % falls into.


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Stara Planina Holding AD ROA % Calculation

Stara Planina Holding AD's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=4.068/( (162.518+152.139)/ 2 )
=4.068/157.3285
=2.59 %

Stara Planina Holding AD's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=3.56/( (152.139+156.979)/ 2 )
=3.56/154.559
=2.30 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.30% mean?
Stara Planina Holding AD (XBUL:SPH) has a ROA % of 2.30% 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 Stara Planina Holding AD and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % has ranged from 1.07 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Stara Planina Holding AD ranks #1604 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % too high?
Stara Planina Holding AD's current ROA % of 2.30% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 6.11. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Stara Planina Holding AD's value of 2.30% is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stara Planina Holding AD ranks #1604 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stara Planina Holding AD has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stara Planina Holding AD's ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stara Planina Holding AD ranks #1604 out of 3073 companies for ROA %. This places Stara Planina Holding AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Stara Planina Holding AD's value of 2.30% is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stara Planina Holding AD's own ROA % has ranged from 1.07 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Stara Planina Holding AD has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,073 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. Stara Planina Holding AD's current ROA % of 2.30% is 24.8% below 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 Stara Planina Holding AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stara Planina Holding AD's current ROA % is 2.30%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stara Planina Holding AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stara Planina Holding AD (XBUL:SPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.19, compared to a current price of €4.64 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.30%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 24.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Stara Planina Holding AD's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Stara Planina Holding AD (XBUL:SPH), the current ROA % is 2.30% 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 Stara Planina Holding AD (XBUL:SPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stara Planina Holding AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.64 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.19. GuruFocus considers Stara Planina Holding AD to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:SPH:

  • ROA %: 2.30% (38% below median its 10-year median of 3.68)
  • GF Value™: €10.19 vs. price of €4.64 (54.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1604 of 3073)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:SPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stara Planina Holding AD Business Description

Address 20, Frederic Joliot-Curie Street, 9th Floor, Sofia, BGR, 1113
Stara Planina Holding AD is a holding company. The company is engaged in the acquisition, management, evaluation, and sale of shareholdings in Bulgarian and foreign companies; acquisition, management, and sale of bonds, evaluation and sale of patents, transfer of licenses for the use of patents, belonging to companies where the holding company has participation; financing companies where the holding company has participations; other commercial operations, except those prohibited by law. The investment portfolio of the holding is distributed mainly in the following industries, Machine Building; Electrical Engineering, Light Industry, and Financial.
69GF Score

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