EDD's ROA % is ranked better than 84.8% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs EDD: 16.62
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (NYSE:EDD) 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 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.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ROA % Related Terms
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ROA % Historical 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.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ROA % Chart
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Annual Data
* 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.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 (Oct. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) has a ROA % of 21.13% as of Oct. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund and its competitors. This is 495% above median its historical median of 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ranks #248 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's ROA % too high?
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's current ROA % of 21.13% is 495% above median its 10-year median of 3.55. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.99. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's value of 21.13% is 429.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ranks #248 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's ROA % compare to EAD and FRA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund ranks #248 out of 1632 companies for ROA %. This places Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.99. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's value of 21.13% is 429.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund 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 3.99, based on 1,632 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. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's current ROA % of 21.13% is 429.6% 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's current ROA % is 21.13%, which is 495% above median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.41, compared to a current price of $5.92 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 21.13%, which is 495% above median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 429.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.99. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD), the current ROA % is 21.13% as of Oct. 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.92 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.41.
GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EDD:
ROA %: 21.13% (495% above median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: $9.41 vs. price of $5.92 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 429.6% above the Asset Management median (#248 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Business Description
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The company's primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, with a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to achieve investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its managed assets in emerging markets domestic debt. The fund's portfolio includes sovereign, quasi-sovereign, corporate bonds in emerging markets.
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