Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) ROA %: 19.97% (As of Nov. 2025) — 94% Above Median


CHIX:BUTL Brunner Investment Trust (The) PLC CHIX:BUTL
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What is Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA %?

Brunner Investment Trust (The) CHIX:BUTL 66 ROA % is 19.97% as of Nov. 2025, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 10.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BUTL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Asset Management companies, Brunner Investment Trust (The) ranks better than 68.64% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £133.11 Mil. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £666.58 Mil. Therefore, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 19.97%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:BUTl' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.06   Med: 10.31   Max: 17.85
Current: 8.38

During the past 13 years, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s highest ROA % was 17.85%. The lowest was -0.06%. And the median was 10.31%.

CHIX:BUTl's ROA % is ranked better than
68.64% of 1639 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95 vs CHIX:BUTl: 8.38

Brunner Investment Trust (The)  (CHIX:BUTl) 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: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=133.112/666.578
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(133.112 / 134.574)*(134.574 / 666.578)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=98.91 %*0.2019
=19.97 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 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.


Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA % Related Terms


Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brunner Investment Trust (The)'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.

Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA % Chart

Brunner Investment Trust (The) Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROA %
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Brunner Investment Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:BUTL vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROA % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'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.


Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s ROA % falls into.


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Brunner Investment Trust (The) ROA % Calculation

Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Nov. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=55.552/( (655.02+697.373)/ 2 )
=55.552/676.1965
=8.22 %

Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: May. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=133.112/( (635.783+697.373)/ 2 )
=133.112/666.578
=19.97 %

* 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 (Nov. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 19.97% mean?
Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) has a ROA % of 19.97% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Brunner Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 10.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Brunner Investment Trust (The) ranks #514 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s ROA % too high?
Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s current ROA % of 19.97% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.31. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s value of 19.97% is 405.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brunner Investment Trust (The) ranks #514 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brunner Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brunner Investment Trust (The) ranks #514 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This puts Brunner Investment Trust (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s value of 19.97% is 405.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.31 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Brunner Investment Trust (The) 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. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s current ROA % of 19.97% is 405.6% 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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) 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. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s current ROA % is 19.97%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 10.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunner Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) has a current ROA % of 19.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.93, compared to a current price of £14.50 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 19.97%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.31 and 405.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL), the current ROA % is 19.97% as of Nov. 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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunner Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £14.50 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.93.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BUTL:

  • ROA %: 19.97% (94% above median its 10-year median of 10.31)
  • GF Value™: £23.93 vs. price of £14.50 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 405.6% above the Asset Management median (#514 of 1639)

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


Brunner Investment Trust (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges BUT:UK
Address 199 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3TY
Brunner Investment Trust (The) PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. It aims to provide growth in capital value and dividends over the long term by investing in UK securities and international securities. The benchmark against which performance is measured is 70% FTSE World ex-UK Index and 30% FTSE All-Share Index. Its portfolio consists of securities from Industrials, Financials, Communication Services, Utilities, Health Care, Energy, and other industries.
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