ELMA (Elmer Bancorp) ROA %: 0.84% (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median


ELMA Elmer Bancorp Inc ELMA
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What is Elmer Bancorp ROA %?

Elmer Bancorp ELMA +2.62% 76 ROA % is 0.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates ELMA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Banks companies, Elmer Bancorp ranks worse than 59.92% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Elmer Bancorp's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.30 Mil. Elmer Bancorp's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $395.07 Mil. Therefore, Elmer Bancorp's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.84%.

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

ELMA' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.84

During the past 13 years, Elmer Bancorp's highest ROA % was 1.12%. The lowest was 0.48%. And the median was 0.76%.

ELMA's ROA % is ranked worse than
59.92% of 1532 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs ELMA: 0.84

Elmer Bancorp  (OTCPK:ELMA) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=3.302/395.072
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(3.302 / 17.648)*(17.648 / 395.072)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=18.71 %*0.0447
=0.84 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 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.


Elmer Bancorp ROA % Related Terms


Elmer Bancorp ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elmer Bancorp'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.

Elmer Bancorp ROA % Chart

Elmer Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.70 0.86 0.77 0.84

Elmer Bancorp Semi-Annual Data
Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.70 0.86 0.77 0.84

ELMA vs CNBZ, VWFB, CDAB: ROA % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Elmer Bancorp'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.


Elmer Bancorp ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Elmer Bancorp's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elmer Bancorp's ROA % falls into.


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Elmer Bancorp ROA % Calculation

Elmer Bancorp's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.302/( (380.725+409.419)/ 2 )
=3.302/395.072
=0.84 %

Elmer Bancorp's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.302/( (380.725+409.419)/ 2 )
=3.302/395.072
=0.84 %

* 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 one times the annual (Dec. 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 0.84% mean?
Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) has a ROA % of 0.84% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Elmer Bancorp and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Elmer Bancorp's ROA % has ranged from 0.48 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Elmer Bancorp's ROA % too high?
Elmer Bancorp's current ROA % of 0.84% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.12. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Elmer Bancorp's value of 0.84% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elmer Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elmer Bancorp's ROA % compare to CNBZ and VWFB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Elmer Bancorp ranks #918 out of 1532 companies for ROA %. This places Elmer Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Elmer Bancorp's value of 0.84% is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Elmer Bancorp's own ROA % has ranged from 0.48 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Elmer Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,532 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. Elmer Bancorp's current ROA % of 0.84% is 14.3% 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 Elmer Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elmer Bancorp's current ROA % is 0.84%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elmer Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.01, compared to a current price of $25.50 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.84%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 14.3% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. Elmer Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Elmer Bancorp (ELMA), the current ROA % is 0.84% as of Dec. 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 Elmer Bancorp (ELMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elmer Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.50 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers Elmer Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ELMA:

  • ROA %: 0.84% (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $25.50 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Banks median (#918 of 1532)

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


Elmer Bancorp Business Description

Address 10 South Main Street, Elmer, NJ, USA, 08318
Elmer Bancorp Inc operates as the bank holding company for The First National Bank of Elmer. The Bank operates under a national bank charter and provides a complete line of business and personal banking products. The bank operates through its six full-service offices located in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey. The majority of the Bank's activities are with customers located within Southern New Jersey.
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