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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ROA % Related Terms
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ROA % Chart
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Annual Data
* 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has a ROA % of 11.25% 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 13.89. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #207 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's ROA % too high?
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's current ROA % of 11.25% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 13.89. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's value of 11.25% is 184.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #207 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's ROA % compare to DLY and PFN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ranks #207 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's value of 11.25% is 184.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 3.95, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's current ROA % of 11.25% is 184.8% 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 BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's current ROA % is 11.25%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 13.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.69, compared to a current price of $28.40 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.25%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 184.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI), the current ROA % is 11.25% 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 Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.40 is trading 52.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.69.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUI:
ROA %: 11.25% (19% below median its 10-year median of 13.89)
GF Value™: $59.69 vs. price of $28.40 (52.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.8% above the Asset Management median (#207 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust Business Description
BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by companies that are engaged in the Utilities, Infrastructure, and Power Opportunities business segments anywhere in the world and by employing writing (selling) call and put options.
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