Deterra RoyaltiesASX:DRR +1.78%65 ROA % is 39.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 114.73. GuruFocus rates ASX:DRR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, Deterra Royalties ranks better than 97.75% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Deterra Royalties's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$174.3 Mil.
Deterra Royalties's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$436.1 Mil. Therefore, Deterra Royalties's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deterra Royalties's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:DRR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.25 Med: 114.73 Max: 147.87
Current: 39.25
During the past 5 years, Deterra Royalties's highest ROA % was 147.87%. The lowest was 39.25%. And the median was 114.73%.
ASX:DRR's ROA % is ranked better than 97.75% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.72
vs ASX:DRR: 39.25
Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) 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.
Deterra Royalties ROA % Related Terms
Deterra Royalties ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deterra Royalties'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Deterra Royalties'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.
Deterra Royalties ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Deterra Royalties's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deterra Royalties'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.
Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) has a ROA % of 39.98% 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 Deterra Royalties and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 114.73. Over the past decade, Deterra Royalties' ROA % has ranged from 39.25 to 147.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Deterra Royalties ranks #60 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Deterra Royalties' ROA % too high?
Deterra Royalties' current ROA % of 39.98% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 114.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.25 to a high of 147.87. Based on the distribution chart, Deterra Royalties ranks #60 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deterra Royalties has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deterra Royalties' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Deterra Royalties ranks #60 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places Deterra Royalties in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Deterra Royalties' own ROA % has ranged from 39.25 to 147.87 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Deterra Royalties and its competitors. Deterra Royalties's current ROA % is 39.98%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 114.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deterra Royalties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.07, compared to a current price of A$4.58 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 39.98%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 114.73. Deterra Royalties' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR), the current ROA % is 39.98% 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 Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deterra Royalties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.58 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.07.
GuruFocus considers Deterra Royalties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:DRR:
ROA %: 39.98% (65% below median its 10-year median of 114.73)
GF Value™: A$4.07 vs. price of A$4.58 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:DRR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deterra Royalties was spun out from Iluka Resources in October 2020, with Iluka retaining a 20% interest. Its only material income generating asset is a royalty covering iron ore produced by BHP from the Mining Area C royalty area in Western Australia. This includes the North Flank mine, producing around 60 million metric tons of iron ore a year, and the South Flank mine, which produces around 80 million metric tons. It also covers most of the Tandanya and Mudlark deposits, which BHP intends to develop in the longer term as part of its plan to operate the MAC production hub for at least 50 years. Consistent with its strategy to grow into a diversified royalty firm, its Trident Royalties purchase is likely to provide modest diversification from iron ore.
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