BATMF's ROA % is ranked better than 63.27% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs BATMF: 11.10
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (OTCPK:BATMF) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ROA % Related Terms
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd 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 Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd'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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ROA % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) has a ROA % of -10.77% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's ROA % has ranged from 11.10 to 60.04. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #18 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's ROA % too high?
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's current ROA % is -10.77%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.10 to a high of 60.04. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #18 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's ROA % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #18 out of 49 companies for ROA %. This puts British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 6.68. Historically, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's own ROA % has ranged from 11.10 to 60.04 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median ROA % among Tobacco Products companies is 6.68, based on 49 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median ROA % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's current ROA % is -10.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -10.77%. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF), the current ROA % is -10.77% as of Mar. 2026. 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BATMF:
ROA %: -10.77%
GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $1.07 (26.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BATMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Business Description
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and importation of cigarettes, pipe tobaccos, cigars, devices, other tobacco products, and nicotine products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia. Its key brands are Dunhill, Peter Stuyvesant, Rothmans, KYO, Pall Mall, and Kent.
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