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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Palestine Telecommunications Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD71.3 Mil.
Palestine Telecommunications Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD588.8 Mil. Therefore, Palestine Telecommunications Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.11%.
XPAE:PALTEL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 8.07 Max: 10.68
Current: 10.68
During the past 13 years, Palestine Telecommunications Co's highest ROA % was 10.68%. The lowest was 5.08%. And the median was 8.07%.
XPAE:PALTEL's ROA % is ranked better than 88.38% of 370
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs XPAE:PALTEL: 10.68
Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co ROA % Related Terms
Palestine Telecommunications Co 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Palestine Telecommunications Co'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.
Palestine Telecommunications Co ROA % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Palestine Telecommunications Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palestine Telecommunications Co'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) has a ROA % of 12.11% 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Palestine Telecommunications Co's ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 10.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #43 out of 370 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co's ROA % too high?
Palestine Telecommunications Co's current ROA % of 12.11% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 10.68. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROA % is 2.90. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 12.11% is 317.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #43 out of 370 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palestine Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palestine Telecommunications Co's ROA % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Palestine Telecommunications Co ranks #43 out of 370 companies for ROA %. This places Palestine Telecommunications Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Palestine Telecommunications Co's value of 12.11% is 317.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Palestine Telecommunications Co's own ROA % has ranged from 5.08 to 10.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Palestine Telecommunications Co 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 2.90, based on 370 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. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current ROA % of 12.11% is 317.6% 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palestine Telecommunications Co's current ROA % is 12.11%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palestine Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.66, compared to a current price of JOD5.85 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.11%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 317.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.90. Palestine Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL), the current ROA % is 12.11% 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 Palestine Telecommunications Co (XPAE:PALTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palestine Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD5.85 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.66.
GuruFocus considers Palestine Telecommunications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:PALTEL:
ROA %: 12.11% (50% above median its 10-year median of 8.07)
GF Value™: JOD5.66 vs. price of JOD5.85 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 317.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#43 of 370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:PALTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palestine Telecommunications Co PLC provides telecommunication services in Palestine. The company's services include local and international fixed telephony, Internet, data communications, mobile, and next-generation, contact center, and value-added services. The company provides its services coupled with professional technical support and outstanding customer care. It operates in four reportable segments: telecommunications, Digital services and information technology, and Investments. The majority of its revenue is derived from the telecommunications segment.
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