ADX:ADNOCDIST's ROA % is ranked better than 93.62% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs ADX:ADNOCDIST: 16.26
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ROA % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ROA % Chart
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Annual Data
* 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 National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
* 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) has a ROA % of 17.20% 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 National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 15.40. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's ROA % has ranged from 13.06 to 18.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #72 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's ROA % too high?
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current ROA % of 17.20% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.06 to a high of 18.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's value of 17.20% is 531.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #72 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's ROA % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #72 out of 1128 companies for ROA %. This places Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's value of 17.20% is 531.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's own ROA % has ranged from 13.06 to 18.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.40 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,128 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 National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current ROA % of 17.20% is 531.2% 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 National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current ROA % is 17.20%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 15.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.97, compared to a current price of د.إ3.95 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.20%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.40 and 531.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST), the current ROA % is 17.20% 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 National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ3.95 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.97.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ADNOCDIST:
ROA %: 17.20% (12% above median its 10-year median of 15.40)
GF Value™: د.إ3.97 vs. price of د.إ3.95 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 531.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#72 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADNOCDIST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Business Description
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, and ancillary products. It owns retail fuel stations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, the group also sells petroleum products to government and commercial customers, and provides aviation fuel and fueling services to its clients. Its reportable segments are Commercial (B2B) and Retail (B2C). Majority revenue is generated from the Retail (B2C) segment, which is engaged in the sale of gasoline and petroleum products, convenience store sales, car wash and other car care services, oil change services, vehicle inspection services, and property leasing and management through the retail sites.
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