ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Canadian Phosphate's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.40 Mil.
Canadian Phosphate's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.49 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Phosphate's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -22.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Phosphate's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CP8'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.61 Med: -24.3 Max: -13.87
Current: -20.39
During the past 12 years, Canadian Phosphate's highest ROA % was -13.87%. The lowest was -66.61%. And the median was -24.30%.
ASX:CP8's ROA % is ranked worse than 91.95% of 261
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs ASX:CP8: -20.39
Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) 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.
Canadian Phosphate ROA % Related Terms
Canadian Phosphate ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Phosphate'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Canadian Phosphate's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) has a ROA % of -22.91% 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 Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #240 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is Canadian Phosphate's ROA % too high?
Canadian Phosphate's current ROA % is -22.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #240 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Phosphate's ROA % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #240 out of 261 companies for ROA %. This places Canadian Phosphate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. 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 Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.11, based on 261 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. 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 Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Phosphate's current ROA % is -22.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.03, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 300% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -22.91%. Canadian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8), the current ROA % is -22.91% 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 300% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Phosphate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CP8:
ROA %: -22.91%
GF Value™: A$0.03 vs. price of A$0.12 (300% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CP8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Phosphate Ltd is a miner, manufacturer, and distributor of rock phosphate fertilizer, focused on advancing its Wapiti and Fernie sedimentary rock phosphate projects in British Columbia, Canada. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical location, being Australian and North American operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its North American operations, through the sale of phosphate fertilizers.
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