Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB) ROA %: 1.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median


ADX:ADCB Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADX:ADCB
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What is Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA %?

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADX:ADCB -1.08% 61 ROA % is 1.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADCB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ13.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Banks companies, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ranks better than 82.25% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ13,444 Mil. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ791,256 Mil. Therefore, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADCB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.54   Max: 1.78
Current: 1.66

During the past 13 years, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's highest ROA % was 1.78%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 1.54%.

ADX:ADCB's ROA % is ranked better than
82.25% of 1532 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs ADX:ADCB: 1.66

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank  (ADX:ADCB) 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: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=13444/791255.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(13444 / 21036)*(21036 / 791255.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=63.91 %*0.0266
=1.70 %

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.


Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % Related Terms


Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank'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.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % Chart

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.23 1.37 1.54 1.54 1.60

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.47 1.47 1.69 1.76 1.70

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank'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.


Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % falls into.


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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ROA % Calculation

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=11446/( (652814+773654)/ 2 )
=11446/713234
=1.60 %

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=13444/( (773654+808857)/ 2 )
=13444/791255.5
=1.70 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 1.70% mean?
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB) has a ROA % of 1.70% 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 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % has ranged from 0.93 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ranks #272 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % too high?
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's current ROA % of 1.70% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 1.78. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's value of 1.70% is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ranks #272 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ranks #272 out of 1532 companies for ROA %. This places Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's value of 1.70% is 73.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's own ROA % has ranged from 0.93 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,532 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. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's current ROA % of 1.70% is 73.5% 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 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's current ROA % is 1.70%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ13.55, compared to a current price of د.إ14.70 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.70%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 73.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB), the current ROA % is 1.70% 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 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ14.70 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ13.55. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADCB:

  • ROA %: 1.70% (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: د.إ13.55 vs. price of د.إ14.70 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% above the Banks median (#272 of 1532)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Business Description

Address Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Head Office Building, Plot C- 33, Sector E-11, P. O. Box 939, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is principally engaged in the business of retail, commercial and Islamic banking, and provision of other financial services. Its segments include Retail banking, Private banking, Corporate and investment banking, Investments and treasury, and Others. The majority of the revenue is derived from Corporate and investment banking segment that comprises of business banking, cash management, trade finance, corporate finance, small and medium enterprise financing, investment banking, Islamic financing, infrastructure and asset finance, government and public enterprises. It includes loans, deposits and other transactions and balances with corporate customers.
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