LankaBangla Finance (DHA:LANKABAFIN) ROA %: 0.80% (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median

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DHA:LANKABAFIN LankaBangla Finance PLC DHA:LANKABAFIN
58 GF Score
Price BDT18.70
GF Value BDT22.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LankaBangla Finance ROA %?

LankaBangla Finance DHA:LANKABAFIN +6.18% 58 ROA % is 0.80% as of Sep. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates DHA:LANKABAFIN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT22.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Credit Services companies, LankaBangla Finance ranks worse than 73.63% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LankaBangla Finance's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT728 Mil. LankaBangla Finance's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was BDT91,059 Mil. Therefore, LankaBangla Finance's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for LankaBangla Finance's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:LANKABAFIN' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.84   Max: 2.54
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, LankaBangla Finance's highest ROA % was 2.54%. The lowest was 0.23%. And the median was 0.84%.

DHA:LANKABAFIN's ROA % is ranked worse than
73.63% of 546 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs DHA:LANKABAFIN: 0.23

LankaBangla Finance  (DHA:LANKABAFIN) 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 bank’s 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:

ROA %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=727.512/91059.0355
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(727.512 / 5198.716)*(5198.716 / 91059.0355)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=13.99 %*0.0571
=0.80 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 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.


LankaBangla Finance ROA % Related Terms


LankaBangla Finance ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LankaBangla Finance'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.

LankaBangla Finance ROA % Chart

LankaBangla Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 1.50 0.72 0.41 0.30

LankaBangla Finance Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 -0.38 0.07 0.42 0.80

DHA:LANKABAFIN vs V, MA, AXP: ROA % Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, LankaBangla Finance'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.


LankaBangla Finance ROA % vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, LankaBangla Finance's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LankaBangla Finance's ROA % falls into.


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LankaBangla Finance ROA % Calculation

LankaBangla Finance's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2024 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=273.558/( (94855.441+90568.969)/ 2 )
=273.558/92712.205
=0.30 %

LankaBangla Finance's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=727.512/( (90154.722+91963.349)/ 2 )
=727.512/91059.0355
=0.80 %

* 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 0.80% mean?
LankaBangla Finance (DHA:LANKABAFIN) has a ROA % of 0.80% as of Sep. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on LankaBangla Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, LankaBangla Finance's ROA % has ranged from 0.23 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, LankaBangla Finance ranks #402 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is LankaBangla Finance's ROA % too high?
LankaBangla Finance's current ROA % of 0.80% is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.54. The Credit Services industry median ROA % is 1.93. LankaBangla Finance's value of 0.80% is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LankaBangla Finance ranks #402 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LankaBangla Finance has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LankaBangla Finance's ROA % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, LankaBangla Finance ranks #402 out of 546 companies for ROA %. This places LankaBangla Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. LankaBangla Finance's value of 0.80% is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LankaBangla Finance's own ROA % has ranged from 0.23 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.93, LankaBangla Finance 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 a Credit Services company?
The median ROA % among Credit Services companies is 1.93, based on 546 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. LankaBangla Finance's current ROA % of 0.80% is 58.5% 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 LankaBangla Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LankaBangla Finance's current ROA % is 0.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LankaBangla Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LankaBangla Finance (DHA:LANKABAFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT22.57, compared to a current price of BDT18.70 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 58.5% below the Credit Services industry median of 1.93. LankaBangla Finance's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 LankaBangla Finance (DHA:LANKABAFIN), the current ROA % is 0.80% as of Sep. 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 LankaBangla Finance (DHA:LANKABAFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LankaBangla Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT18.70 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT22.57. GuruFocus considers LankaBangla Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:LANKABAFIN:

  • ROA %: 0.80% (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: BDT22.57 vs. price of BDT18.70 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% below the Credit Services median (#402 of 546)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:LANKABAFIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LankaBangla Finance Business Description

Address 20, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Level 11, Safura Tower, Banani, Dhaka, BGD, 1213
LankaBangla Finance PLC is engaged in providing financial services. The company offers corporate financial services, personal financial services, SME financial services, stock broking, corporate advisory and wealth management services. It is a financial institution to operate credit card and provide third-party card processing services to different banks in Bangladesh. The company has four reportable segments being Core Financing Business; Brokerage; Investment Business, and Asset Management Business. It derives majority of its revenues from the Core Financing Business segment.
58GF Score

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