ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$40.71 Mil.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$503.34 Mil. Therefore, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perpetual Equity Investment Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PIC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62 Med: 5.04 Max: 24.13
Current: 7.23
During the past 10 years, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's highest ROA % was 24.13%. The lowest was -3.62%. And the median was 5.04%.
ASX:PIC's ROA % is ranked better than 65.1% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs ASX:PIC: 7.23
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co ROA % Related Terms
Perpetual Equity Investment Co 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a ROA % of 8.09% 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #572 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's ROA % too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current ROA % of 8.09% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 5.04. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 8.09% is 104.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #572 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #572 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This puts Perpetual Equity Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 8.09% is 104.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Perpetual Equity Investment Co 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 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. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current ROA % of 8.09% is 104.8% 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current ROA % is 8.09%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.18 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.09%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 104.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current ROA % is 8.09% 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.18 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:
ROA %: 8.09% (61% above median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.18 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.8% above the Asset Management median (#572 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Business Description
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
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