Safe at Sea AB (XSAT:SAFE) ROA %: 4.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSAT:SAFE Safe at Sea AB XSAT:SAFE
43 GF Score
Price kr1.22
GF Value kr0.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Safe at Sea AB ROA %?

Safe at Sea AB XSAT:SAFE -0.82% 43 ROA % is 4.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSAT:SAFE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Safe at Sea AB ranks better than 85.19% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Safe at Sea AB's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.96 Mil. Safe at Sea AB's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr22.66 Mil. Therefore, Safe at Sea AB's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.24%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safe at Sea AB's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XSAT:SAFE' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.86   Med: -24.31   Max: 11.46
Current: 11.46

During the past 13 years, Safe at Sea AB's highest ROA % was 11.46%. The lowest was -63.86%. And the median was -24.31%.

XSAT:SAFE's ROA % is ranked better than
85.19% of 1094 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475 vs XSAT:SAFE: 11.46

Safe at Sea AB  (XSAT:SAFE) 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
=0.96/22.664
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.96 / 10.248)*(10.248 / 22.664)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=9.37 %*0.4522
=4.24 %

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.


Safe at Sea AB ROA % Related Terms


Safe at Sea AB ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safe at Sea AB'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.

Safe at Sea AB ROA % Chart

Safe at Sea AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.74 -21.87 6.69 8.72 11.03

Safe at Sea AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.31 15.11 24.05 3.21 4.24

XSAT:SAFE vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: ROA % Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Safe at Sea AB'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.


Safe at Sea AB ROA % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Safe at Sea AB's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safe at Sea AB's ROA % falls into.


XSAT:SAFE
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Safe at Sea AB ROA % Calculation

Safe at Sea AB'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 )
=2.414/( (20.1+23.658)/ 2 )
=2.414/21.879
=11.03 %

Safe at Sea AB'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 )
=0.96/( (23.658+21.67)/ 2 )
=0.96/22.664
=4.24 %

* 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 4.24% mean?
Safe at Sea AB (XSAT:SAFE) has a ROA % of 4.24% 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 Safe at Sea AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safe at Sea AB ranks #162 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Safe at Sea AB's ROA % too high?
Safe at Sea AB's current ROA % is 4.24%. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.48. Safe at Sea AB's value of 4.24% is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safe at Sea AB ranks #162 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safe at Sea AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safe at Sea AB's ROA % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Safe at Sea AB ranks #162 out of 1094 companies for ROA %. This places Safe at Sea AB in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. Safe at Sea AB's value of 4.24% is 22% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.48, based on 1,094 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. Safe at Sea AB's current ROA % of 4.24% is 22% 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 Safe at Sea AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safe at Sea AB's current ROA % is 4.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safe at Sea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safe at Sea AB (XSAT:SAFE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.97, compared to a current price of kr1.22 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.24% and 22% above the Business Services industry median of 3.48. Safe at Sea AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Safe at Sea AB (XSAT:SAFE), the current ROA % is 4.24% 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 Safe at Sea AB (XSAT:SAFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safe at Sea AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr1.22 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.97. GuruFocus considers Safe at Sea AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSAT:SAFE:

  • ROA %: 4.24%
  • GF Value™: kr0.97 vs. price of kr1.22 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Business Services median (#162 of 1094)

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


Safe at Sea AB Business Description

Address Importgatan 15F, Hisings Backa, SWE, 442 46
Safe at Sea AB engages in the production, promotion, and sale of sea rescue equipment and systems worldwide. It principally produces Rescuerunner and Guardrunner.
43GF Score

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