City of London Investment GroupCHIX:CLIGL 87 ROA % is 12.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 23.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIGL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 76.27% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. City of London Investment Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £15.86 Mil.
City of London Investment Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £128.62 Mil. Therefore, City of London Investment Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.33%.
CHIX:CLIGl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.51 Med: 23.33 Max: 47.92
Current: 11.9
During the past 13 years, City of London Investment Group's highest ROA % was 47.92%. The lowest was 9.51%. And the median was 23.33%.
CHIX:CLIGl's ROA % is ranked better than 76.27% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs CHIX:CLIGl: 11.90
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGl) 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.
City of London Investment Group ROA % Related Terms
City of London Investment Group 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment Group'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.
City of London Investment Group ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group'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 two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a ROA % of 12.33% 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 23.33. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's ROA % has ranged from 9.51 to 47.92. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #388 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is City of London Investment Group's ROA % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current ROA % of 12.33% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 23.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.51 to a high of 47.92. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.02. City of London Investment Group's value of 12.33% is 206.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #388 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #388 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places City of London Investment Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.02. City of London Investment Group's value of 12.33% is 206.7% above this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own ROA % has ranged from 9.51 to 47.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.33 vs. the industry median of 4.02, City of London Investment Group 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 4.02, based on 1,635 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. City of London Investment Group's current ROA % of 12.33% is 206.7% 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current ROA % is 12.33%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 23.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.11, compared to a current price of £4.55 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 12.33%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 23.33 and 206.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.02. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current ROA % is 12.33% 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.55 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.11.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
ROA %: 12.33% (47% below median its 10-year median of 23.33)
GF Value™: £5.11 vs. price of £4.55 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.7% above the Asset Management median (#388 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
87GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CHIX:CLIGL
ROA % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CHIX:CLIGL has been successfully added to your 
