ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. NL Development PCL's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-20 Mil.
NL Development PCL's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,373 Mil. Therefore, NL Development PCL's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NL Development PCL's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:NL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.84 Med: 4.04 Max: 9.35
Current: -1.84
During the past 5 years, NL Development PCL's highest ROA % was 9.35%. The lowest was -1.84%. And the median was 4.04%.
BKK:NL's ROA % is ranked worse than 80.19% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs BKK:NL: -1.84
NL Development PCL (BKK:NL) 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.
NL Development PCL ROA % Related Terms
NL Development PCL ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NL Development PCL'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, NL Development PCL'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.
NL Development PCL ROA % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, NL Development PCL's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NL Development PCL'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.
NL Development PCL (BKK:NL) has a ROA % of -1.48% 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 NL Development PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NL Development PCL ranks #1429 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is NL Development PCL's ROA % too high?
NL Development PCL's current ROA % is -1.48%. Based on the distribution chart, NL Development PCL ranks #1429 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NL Development PCL has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NL Development PCL's ROA % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NL Development PCL ranks #1429 out of 1782 companies for ROA %. This places NL Development PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.79. 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 Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,782 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 NL Development PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NL Development PCL's current ROA % is -1.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NL Development PCL stock overvalued right now?
NL Development PCL (BKK:NL) has a current ROA % of -1.48%. The current ROA % is -1.48%. NL Development PCL's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 NL Development PCL (BKK:NL), the current ROA % is -1.48% 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.
NL Development PCL is engaged in business of contractor and general construction. It provides surveying, design, and construction services for all types of buildings, including the installation of various engineering systems and public infrastructure construction.
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