Mayfield ChildcareASX:MFD -5.88%44 ROA % is 0.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates ASX:MFD with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Personal Services companies, Mayfield Childcare ranks worse than 85.71% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Mayfield Childcare's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.00 Mil.
Mayfield Childcare's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$219.79 Mil. Therefore, Mayfield Childcare's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mayfield Childcare's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MFD'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.35 Med: 1.99 Max: 10.56
Current: -9.35
During the past 10 years, Mayfield Childcare's highest ROA % was 10.56%. The lowest was -9.35%. And the median was 1.99%.
ASX:MFD's ROA % is ranked worse than 85.71% of 98
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.495
vs ASX:MFD: -9.35
Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) 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.
Mayfield Childcare ROA % Related Terms
Mayfield Childcare ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayfield Childcare'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 Personal Services subindustry, Mayfield Childcare'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.
Mayfield Childcare ROA % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayfield Childcare's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayfield Childcare'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.
Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) has a ROA % of 0.45% 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 Mayfield Childcare and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #84 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Mayfield Childcare's ROA % too high?
Mayfield Childcare's current ROA % of 0.45% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. The Personal Services industry median ROA % is 2.50. Mayfield Childcare's value of 0.45% is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #84 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mayfield Childcare has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayfield Childcare's ROA % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #84 out of 98 companies for ROA %. This places Mayfield Childcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. Mayfield Childcare's value of 0.45% is 82% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Mayfield Childcare has consistently been below 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 Personal Services company?
The median ROA % among Personal Services companies is 2.50, based on 98 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. Mayfield Childcare's current ROA % of 0.45% is 82% below 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 Mayfield Childcare and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayfield Childcare's current ROA % is 0.45%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayfield Childcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.68, compared to a current price of A$0.24 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.45%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 82% below the Personal Services industry median of 2.50. Mayfield Childcare's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD), the current ROA % is 0.45% 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 Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayfield Childcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.24 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.68.
GuruFocus considers Mayfield Childcare to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MFD:
ROA %: 0.45% (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: A$0.68 vs. price of A$0.24 (64.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% below the Personal Services median (#84 of 98)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayfield Childcare Ltd provides a combination of care and education services for children. It operates long day childcare (LDC) centres in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
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