Yellow PagesYLWDF 79 ROA % is 10.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 16.64. GuruFocus rates YLWDF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Yellow Pages ranks better than 91.46% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Yellow Pages's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.9 Mil.
Yellow Pages's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.3 Mil. Therefore, Yellow Pages's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yellow Pages's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
YLWDF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.48 Med: 16.64 Max: 28.65
Current: 10.96
During the past 13 years, Yellow Pages's highest ROA % was 28.65%. The lowest was -67.48%. And the median was 16.64%.
YLWDF's ROA % is ranked better than 91.46% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs YLWDF: 10.96
Yellow Pages (OTCPK:YLWDF) 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 (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.
Yellow Pages ROA % Related Terms
Yellow Pages ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Pages'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 Publishing subindustry, Yellow Pages'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.
Yellow Pages ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Yellow Pages's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Pages'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Yellow Pages (YLWDF) has a ROA % of 10.58% 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 Yellow Pages and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 16.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #89 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Yellow Pages' ROA % too high?
Yellow Pages' current ROA % of 10.58% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.64. The Media - Diversified industry median ROA % is 0.65. Yellow Pages' value of 10.58% is 1527.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #89 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yellow Pages has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Pages' ROA % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #89 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places Yellow Pages in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Yellow Pages' value of 10.58% is 1527.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.64 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Yellow Pages 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 0.65, based on 1,042 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. Yellow Pages's current ROA % of 10.58% is 1527.7% 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 Yellow Pages and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Pages's current ROA % is 10.58%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 16.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Pages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages (YLWDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.11, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.58%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.64 and 1527.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.65. Yellow Pages' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF), the current ROA % is 10.58% 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.11.
GuruFocus considers Yellow Pages to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YLWDF:
ROA %: 10.58% (36% below median its 10-year median of 16.64)
GF Value™: $7.11 vs. price of $8.75 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1527.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#89 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Pages Ltd is a media and marketing solutions company in Canada. It offers local and national businesses access to digital and print media and marketing solutions to reach consumers in all the provinces and territories of Canada.
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