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Dakota GoldDC -2.06%34 ROA % is -17.51% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DC with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Dakota Gold ranks worse than 56.96% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dakota Gold's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-33.40 Mil.
Dakota Gold's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $190.76 Mil. Therefore, Dakota Gold's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -17.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dakota Gold's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.29 Med: -25.34 Max: 72.78
Current: -24.27
During the past 6 years, Dakota Gold's highest ROA % was 72.78%. The lowest was -33.29%. And the median was -25.34%.
DC's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.96% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.54
vs DC: -24.27
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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Dakota Gold ROA % Related Terms
Dakota Gold ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dakota Gold'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 Gold subindustry, Dakota Gold'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.
Dakota Gold ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Dakota Gold's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dakota Gold'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dakota Gold (DC) has a ROA % of -17.51% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dakota Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dakota Gold ranks #1519 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Dakota Gold's ROA % too high?
Dakota Gold's current ROA % is -17.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Dakota Gold ranks #1519 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dakota Gold has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dakota Gold's ROA % compare to GROY and CTGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Dakota Gold ranks #1519 out of 2667 companies for ROA %. This places Dakota Gold in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Dakota Gold and its competitors. Dakota Gold's current ROA % is -17.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dakota Gold stock overvalued right now?
Dakota Gold (DC) has a current ROA % of -17.51%. The current ROA % is -17.51%. Dakota Gold's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 Dakota Gold (DC), the current ROA % is -17.51% as of Jun. 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.
Dakota Gold Corp is a gold exploration and development company focused on revitalizing the Homestake District in Lead, South Dakota. The company holds gold mineral properties surrounding the historic Homestake Mine and is advancing key projects, including the Richmond Hill Project.
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