Dubai Investments PJSCDFM:DIC -0.53%60 ROA % is 2.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates DFM:DIC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks better than 86.23% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dubai Investments PJSC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ685 Mil.
Dubai Investments PJSC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ23,355 Mil. Therefore, Dubai Investments PJSC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dubai Investments PJSC's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DIC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63 Med: 5.47 Max: 7.77
Current: 6.72
During the past 13 years, Dubai Investments PJSC's highest ROA % was 7.77%. The lowest was 1.63%. And the median was 5.47%.
DFM:DIC's ROA % is ranked better than 86.23% of 1801
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs DFM:DIC: 6.72
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
* 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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Dubai Investments PJSC'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.
Dubai Investments PJSC ROA % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dubai Investments PJSC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Investments PJSC'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) has a ROA % of 2.93% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 5.47. Over the past decade, Dubai Investments PJSC's ROA % has ranged from 1.63 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #248 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC's ROA % too high?
Dubai Investments PJSC's current ROA % of 2.93% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 7.77. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 2.93% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #248 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Investments PJSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Investments PJSC's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #248 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places Dubai Investments PJSC in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 2.93% is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Investments PJSC's own ROA % has ranged from 1.63 to 7.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Dubai Investments PJSC 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 a Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 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. Dubai Investments PJSC's current ROA % of 2.93% is 72.4% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Investments PJSC's current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.70, compared to a current price of د.إ3.78 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.93%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 72.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. Dubai Investments PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC), the current ROA % is 2.93% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ3.78 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.70.
GuruFocus considers Dubai Investments PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DIC:
ROA %: 2.93% (46% below median its 10-year median of 5.47)
GF Value™: د.إ2.70 vs. price of د.إ3.78 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Real Estate median (#248 of 1801)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dubai Investments PJSC is an investment company with a focus on real estate, manufacturing, industrial, and financial investments across the Middle East. The operations are divided into three segments: The Property segment develops real estate for sale and leasing. The Manufacturing, Contracting, and Services segment manufactures and sells materials used in construction projects, executes construction contracts, produces raw and architectural glass, pharmaceutical products, cooling services, produces aluminum extruded products, laboratory furniture, healthcare, and education. The Investments segment includes strategic minority investments in associates, investment banking, asset management, and financial investments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property segment.
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