BML (BMLKF) ROA %: 2.62% (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Below Median


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What is BML ROA %?

BML BMLKF 69 ROA % is 2.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates BMLKF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.78. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, BML ranks better than 71.16% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. BML's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.0 Mil. BML's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,144.6 Mil. Therefore, BML's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62%.

The historical rank and industry rank for BML's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

BMLKF' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55   Med: 5.72   Max: 21.2
Current: 4.37

During the past 13 years, BML's highest ROA % was 21.20%. The lowest was 3.55%. And the median was 5.72%.

BMLKF's ROA % is ranked better than
71.16% of 215 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.87 vs BMLKF: 4.37

BML  (OTCPK:BMLKF) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=30.024/1144.5685
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(30.024 / 902.104)*(902.104 / 1144.5685)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=3.33 %*0.7882
=2.62 %

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.


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BML ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BML'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.

BML ROA % Chart

BML Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROA %
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BML Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BMLKF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: ROA % Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, BML'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.


BML ROA % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, BML's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BML's ROA % falls into.


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BML ROA % Calculation

BML's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=48.827/( (1226.861+1154.801)/ 2 )
=48.827/1190.831
=4.10 %

BML's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=30.024/( (1134.336+1154.801)/ 2 )
=30.024/1144.5685
=2.62 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 2.62% mean?
BML (BMLKF) has a ROA % of 2.62% 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 BML and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, BML's ROA % has ranged from 3.55 to 21.20. According to the industry distribution chart, BML ranks #62 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is BML's ROA % too high?
BML's current ROA % of 2.62% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 21.20. Based on the distribution chart, BML ranks #62 out of 215 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BML has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BML's ROA % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, BML ranks #62 out of 215 companies for ROA %. This puts BML in the upper half of its industry. Historically, BML's own ROA % has ranged from 3.55 to 21.20 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good ROA % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 BML and its competitors. BML's current ROA % is 2.62%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BML stock overvalued right now?
BML (BMLKF) has a current ROA % of 2.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.78, compared to a current price of $25.21 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.62%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. BML's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 BML (BMLKF), the current ROA % is 2.62% 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 BML (BMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BML stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.21 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.78.

Key valuation signals for BMLKF:

  • ROA %: 2.62% (54% below median its 10-year median of 5.72)
  • GF Value™: $26.78 vs. price of $25.21 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BML Business Description

Other Exchanges 4694:Japan
Address 5-21-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1510051
BML Inc provides laboratory testing services in Japan through a network of regional facilities. Its core clinical testing business provides a range of general and specialty laboratory tests, as well as microbiological tests that can be used for applications like food sanitation and environmental analysis. BML often uses automated systems to process and analyze these test samples. In addition to its clinical testing business, BML also has a medical information systems business and a genome-related business. The medical information systems business provides electronic medical charts and information systems that can be used in conjunction with its laboratory tests. The genome business provides gene analysis services.
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