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 (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust ROA % Related Terms
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust'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.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust ROA % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust'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 (Jun. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) has a ROA % of -5.09% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust and its competitors.
Is Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's ROA % too high?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's current ROA % is -5.09%. Overall, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's ROA % compare to CEG?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's ROA % of -5.09% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.20. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROA % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.20, based on 449 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. 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROA % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's current ROA % is -5.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) has a current ROA % of -5.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.19, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 331.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -5.09%. Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 7 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL), the current ROA % is -5.09% as of Jun. 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 Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (CHIX:DOREL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 331.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.19.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DOREL:
ROA %: -5.09%
GF Value™: £0.19 vs. price of £0.82 (331.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DOREL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Business Description
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC is a closed-end asset management company. The group is designed to provide investors with an attractive and sustainable level of income, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets in the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe. It focuses on diversification by geography, technology, revenue, and project stage, and is designed to deliver stability of revenues and consistency of income to shareholders. The sustainable Investment objective of the Company is to accelerate the transition to net zero through its investments, compiling and operating a diversified portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets to help facilitate the transition to a more sustainable future.
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