Law Debenture (The)CHIX:LWDBL +0.50%37 ROA % is 22.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 10.64. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Law Debenture (The) ranks better than 92.48% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Law Debenture (The)'s annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £299.3 Mil.
Law Debenture (The)'s average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,350.8 Mil. Therefore, Law Debenture (The)'s annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Law Debenture (The)'s ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LWDBl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.24 Med: 10.64 Max: 23.88
Current: 23.88
During the past 13 years, Law Debenture (The)'s highest ROA % was 23.88%. The lowest was -8.24%. And the median was 10.64%.
CHIX:LWDBl's ROA % is ranked better than 92.48% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs CHIX:LWDBl: 23.88
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBl) 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.
Law Debenture (The) ROA % Related Terms
Law Debenture (The) ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (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.
Law Debenture (The) ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a ROA % of 22.16% 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 Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 10.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #123 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s ROA % too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current ROA % of 22.16% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 10.64. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 22.16% is 458.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #123 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #123 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Law Debenture (The) in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 22.16% is 458.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.64 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Law Debenture (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 3.97, 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current ROA % of 22.16% is 458.2% 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 Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Law Debenture (The)'s current ROA % is 22.16%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 10.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.86, compared to a current price of £12.04 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 22.16%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 10.64 and 458.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current ROA % is 22.16% 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £12.04 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.86.
GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:
ROA %: 22.16% (108% above median its 10-year median of 10.64)
GF Value™: £19.86 vs. price of £12.04 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 458.2% above the Asset Management median (#123 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LWDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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