ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CIT Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $702 Mil.
CIT Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $54,562 Mil. Therefore, CIT Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was 1.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIT Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CIT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.33 Med: 0.87 Max: 2.36
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, CIT Group's highest ROA % was 2.36%. The lowest was -1.33%. And the median was 0.87%.
CIT's ROA % is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.91
vs CIT: 1.26
CIT Group ROA % Historical Data
The historical data trend for CIT Group'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, CIT Group'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.
CIT Group's ROA % Distribution in the Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, CIT Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIT Group's ROA % falls into.
CIT Group ROA % Calculation
CIT Group's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as:
* 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 (Sep. 2021) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
CIT Group (NYSE:CIT) 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 (Sep. 2021) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2021) 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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CIT Group Inc is a banking holding company and a financial holding company operating primarily in North America. It provides financing, leasing, and advisory services primarily to middle-market companies in a diverse group of industries. The company's banking subsidiary mostly operates in Southern California and offers both commercial and retail banking services. The company sources its commercial lending business through direct marketing to customers, vendors, and distributors, among other parties. The company generates revenue by earning interest on loans and investments, as well as commission, fees, and rental income on leased equipment and other financial services. The company also syndicates and sells finance receivables.
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