ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Metal Powder Works's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.43 Mil.
Metal Powder Works's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$15.49 Mil. Therefore, Metal Powder Works's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -47.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Powder Works's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -501.15 Med: -112.6 Max: -23.98
Current: -23.98
During the past 13 years, Metal Powder Works's highest ROA % was -23.98%. The lowest was -501.15%. And the median was -112.60%.
ASX:MPW's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.62% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs ASX:MPW: -23.98
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 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.
Metal Powder Works ROA % Related Terms
Metal Powder Works ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a ROA % of -47.96% 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1509 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Metal Powder Works' ROA % too high?
Metal Powder Works' current ROA % is -47.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1509 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1509 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. Metal Powder Works's current ROA % is -47.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.76 — trading 1253.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -47.96%. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current ROA % is -47.96% 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.76 is trading 1253.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
ROA %: -47.96%
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.76 (1253.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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