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APG SGAXSWX:APGN -0.50%73 ROA % is 17.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 15.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:APGN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF202.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, APG SGA ranks better than 95.35% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. APG SGA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF29.9 Mil.
APG SGA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF166.4 Mil. Therefore, APG SGA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APG SGA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:APGN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.02 Med: 15.11 Max: 25.99
Current: 15.44
During the past 13 years, APG SGA's highest ROA % was 25.99%. The lowest was 6.02%. And the median was 15.11%.
XSWX:APGN's ROA % is ranked better than 95.35% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs XSWX:APGN: 15.44
APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-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.
APG SGA ROA % Related Terms
APG SGA ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APG SGA'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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, APG SGA'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.
APG SGA ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, APG SGA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APG SGA'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) has a ROA % of 17.96% 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 APG SGA and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.11. Over the past decade, APG SGA's ROA % has ranged from 6.02 to 25.99. According to the industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #48 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is APG SGA's ROA % too high?
APG SGA's current ROA % of 17.96% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.02 to a high of 25.99. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.74. APG SGA's value of 17.96% is 2327% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #48 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APG SGA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APG SGA's ROA % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #48 out of 1032 companies for ROA %. This places APG SGA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.74. APG SGA's value of 17.96% is 2327% above this benchmark. Historically, APG SGA's own ROA % has ranged from 6.02 to 25.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.11 vs. the industry median of 0.74, APG SGA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 1,032 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. APG SGA's current ROA % of 17.96% is 2327% 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 APG SGA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APG SGA's current ROA % is 17.96%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APG SGA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF202.80, compared to a current price of CHF198.50 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.96%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.11 and 2327% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. APG SGA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN), the current ROA % is 17.96% 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF198.50 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF202.80.
GuruFocus considers APG SGA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:APGN:
ROA %: 17.96% (19% above median its 10-year median of 15.11)
GF Value™: CHF202.80 vs. price of CHF198.50 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2327% above the Media - Diversified median (#48 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:APGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APG SGA SA is a Swiss out-of-home advertising media company. As a media company, it transports advertising messages into public and private areas with posters, screens, and related media as promotions and mobile advertising. This media performance is generated in streets, city centers, pedestrian zones, railway stations, shopping centers, airports, tourist resorts, and on the outside and inside of public transport vehicles. The company operates in Switzerland and Serbia. It derives revenue from Advertising and maximum from Switzerland.
73GF Score
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