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Gamma Communications (LSE:GAMA) ROA % : 9.15% (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Gamma Communications ROA %?

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gamma Communications's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was £41.2 Mil. Gamma Communications's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was £450.2 Mil. Therefore, Gamma Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 9.15%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gamma Communications's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:GAMA' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.16   Med: 16.12   Max: 22.92
Current: 12.3

During the past 13 years, Gamma Communications's highest ROA % was 22.92%. The lowest was 12.16%. And the median was 16.12%.

LSE:GAMA's ROA % is ranked better than
93.77% of 385 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.76 vs LSE:GAMA: 12.30

Gamma Communications ROA % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Gamma Communications'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.

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Gamma Communications ROA % Chart

Gamma Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.93 22.92 15.68 12.83 12.16

Gamma Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
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 15.50 16.49 9.19 15.86 9.15

Competitive Comparison of Gamma Communications's ROA %

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Gamma Communications'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.


Gamma Communications's ROA % Distribution in the Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Gamma Communications's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gamma Communications's ROA % falls into.



Gamma Communications ROA % Calculation

Gamma Communications's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2023 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2022 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=53.6/( (406.8+474.8)/ 2 )
=53.6/440.8
=12.16 %

Gamma Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2023 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2023 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=41.2/( (425.5+474.8)/ 2 )
=41.2/450.15
=9.15 %

* 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. 2023) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.


Gamma Communications  (LSE:GAMA) 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: Dec. 2023 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=41.2/450.15
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(41.2 / 531)*(531 / 450.15)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=7.76 %*1.1796
=9.15 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2023) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2023) 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.


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Gamma Communications (LSE:GAMA) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
Kings Road West, Kings House, Newbury, Berkshire, GBR, RG14 5BY
Gamma Communications PLC is a supplier of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) in the United Kingdom and Dutch markets, supplying communication solutions directly and via its network of trusted channel partners. The company's product portfolio includes Unified Communications, SIP Trunking, Call Management, Mobile, and Connectivity. Its segments consist of UK Indirect, which sells products to channel partners; UK Direct which sells products to end-users in the SME, enterprise, and public sectors together with an associated service wrap; and European segment consists of sales made in Europe; and Central functions.

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