DRDGoldDRD -3.00%89 ROA % is 22.79% as of Jun. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 14.07. GuruFocus rates DRD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, DRDGold ranks better than 94.97% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. DRDGold's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $142.8 Mil.
DRDGold's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $626.8 Mil. Therefore, DRDGold's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 22.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DRDGold's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DRD'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 14.07 Max: 23.95
Current: 21.02
During the past 13 years, DRDGold's highest ROA % was 23.95%. The lowest was 0.28%. And the median was 14.07%.
DRD's ROA % is ranked better than 94.97% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs DRD: 21.02
DRDGold (NYSE:DRD) 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 (Jun. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 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.
DRDGold ROA % Related Terms
DRDGold ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRDGold'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, DRDGold'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.
DRDGold ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DRDGold's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRDGold'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 (Jun. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
DRDGold (DRD) has a ROA % of 22.79% as of Jun. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on DRDGold and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 14.07. Over the past decade, DRDGold's ROA % has ranged from 0.28 to 23.95. According to the industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #134 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is DRDGold's ROA % too high?
DRDGold's current ROA % of 22.79% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 14.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 23.95. Based on the distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #134 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DRDGold has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRDGold's ROA % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #134 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places DRDGold in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, DRDGold's own ROA % has ranged from 0.28 to 23.95 over the past decade. 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 DRDGold and its competitors. DRDGold's current ROA % is 22.79%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRDGold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold (DRD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.93, compared to a current price of $21.05 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 22.79%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 14.07. DRDGold's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 DRDGold (DRD), the current ROA % is 22.79% as of Jun. 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 DRDGold (DRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.05 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.93.
GuruFocus considers DRDGold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRD:
ROA %: 22.79% (62% above median its 10-year median of 14.07)
GF Value™: $21.93 vs. price of $21.05 (4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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DRDGold Ltd is a South African gold mining company engaged in surface gold tailings retreatment including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. Its reportable operating segments are; Ergo, FWGR, and Corporate office and other reconciling items. The Ergo is a surface gold retreatment operation that treats old slime dams and sand dumps to the south of Johannesburg's central business district as well as the East and Central Rand goldfields, and the FWGR which is a surface gold retreatment operation and treats old slime dams in the West Rand goldfields. The Ergo segment derives a vast majority of the company's revenue.
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