ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £22.3 Mil.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £621.9 Mil. Therefore, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.58%.
CHIX:JEDTl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.96 Med: 2.71 Max: 43.05
Current: 17.78
During the past 13 years, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's highest ROA % was 43.05%. The lowest was -16.96%. And the median was 2.71%.
CHIX:JEDTl's ROA % is ranked better than 86.09% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs CHIX:JEDTl: 17.78
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (CHIX:JEDTl) 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust ROA % Related Terms
JPMorgan European Discovery 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 Asset Management subindustry, JPMorgan European Discovery 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.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JPMorgan European Discovery 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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (CHIX:JEDTL) has a ROA % of 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on JPMorgan European Discovery Trust and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust ranks #227 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's ROA % too high?
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's current ROA % of 3.58% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.99. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's value of 3.58% is 10.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust ranks #227 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust ranks #227 out of 1632 companies for ROA %. This places JPMorgan European Discovery Trust in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.99. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's value of 3.58% is 10.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 3.99, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust has consistently been below 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 3.99, based on 1,632 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. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's current ROA % of 3.58% is 10.3% below 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 JPMorgan European Discovery Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's current ROA % is 3.58%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan European Discovery Trust stock overvalued right now?
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (CHIX:JEDTL) has a current ROA % of 3.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.06, compared to a current price of £4.42 — trading 68.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.58%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 10.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.99. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (CHIX:JEDTL), the current ROA % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. 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 JPMorgan European Discovery Trust (CHIX:JEDTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan European Discovery Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.42 is trading 68.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £14.06.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:JEDTL:
ROA %: 3.58% (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: £14.06 vs. price of £4.42 (68.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% below the Asset Management median (#227 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JEDTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust Business Description
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust PLC is an investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing in a portfolio of smaller continental European companies. It is engaged in a single segment of investment business, being investment in smaller Continental European listed companies. Geographically its investments are in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and Finland.
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