BSTZ's ROA % is ranked better than 87.68% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs BSTZ: 18.69
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE:BSTZ) 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ROA % Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ROA % Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) has a ROA % of 34.23% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 16.22. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #202 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's ROA % too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current ROA % of 34.23% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 16.22. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 34.23% is 766.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #202 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's ROA % compare to EVT and RVT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #202 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 34.23% is 766.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.22 vs. the industry median of 3.95, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current ROA % of 34.23% is 766.6% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current ROA % is 34.23%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 16.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.29, compared to a current price of $29.77 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 34.23%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 16.22 and 766.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ), the current ROA % is 34.23% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.77 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.29.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSTZ:
ROA %: 34.23% (111% above median its 10-year median of 16.22)
GF Value™: $34.29 vs. price of $29.77 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 766.6% above the Asset Management median (#202 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income mainly through long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests a majority of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology. Its investment portfolio comprises securities of companies from various industries, such as semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, software, communications equipment, IT services, and entertainment, etc.
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