Adams Diversified Equity FundADX -0.48%57 ROA % is 19.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 18.92. GuruFocus rates ADX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Asset Management companies, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks better than 85.48% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $561.4 Mil.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,933.8 Mil. Therefore, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adams Diversified Equity Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.59 Med: 18.92 Max: 26.72
Current: 16.89
During the past 13 years, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's highest ROA % was 26.72%. The lowest was -19.59%. And the median was 18.92%.
ADX's ROA % is ranked better than 85.48% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs ADX: 16.89
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) 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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund ROA % Related Terms
Adams Diversified Equity Fund ROA % Historical 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Adams Diversified Equity Fund'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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adams Diversified Equity Fund'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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) has a ROA % of 19.13% 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #238 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund's ROA % too high?
Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current ROA % of 19.13% is near median its 10-year median of 18.92. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 19.13% is 384.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #238 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adams Diversified Equity Fund's ROA % compare to FSK and UTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #238 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places Adams Diversified Equity Fund in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 19.13% is 384.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.92 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Adams Diversified Equity Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 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. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current ROA % of 19.13% is 384.3% 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current ROA % is 19.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.51, compared to a current price of $24.70 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 19.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.92 and 384.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX), the current ROA % is 19.13% 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.70 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.51.
GuruFocus considers Adams Diversified Equity Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:
ROA %: 19.13% (near median its 10-year median of 18.92)
GF Value™: $18.51 vs. price of $24.70 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 384.3% above the Asset Management median (#238 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Business Description
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector-neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio that consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.
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