FCT (First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II) ROA %: 5.45% (As of Nov. 2025) — 80% Above Median


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What is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ROA %?

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II FCT -0.42% 31 ROA % is 5.45% as of Nov. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates FCT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,638 Asset Management companies, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks better than 54.64% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $18.64 Mil. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $342.21 Mil. Therefore, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 5.45%.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

FCT' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42   Med: 3.02   Max: 9.18
Current: 4.93

During the past 8 years, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's highest ROA % was 9.18%. The lowest was -2.42%. And the median was 3.02%.

FCT's ROA % is ranked better than
54.64% of 1638 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95 vs FCT: 4.93

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II  (NYSE:FCT) 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: Nov. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=18.636/342.2105
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(18.636 / 19.21)*(19.21 / 342.2105)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=97.01 %*0.0561
=5.45 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 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.


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First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II'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.

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ROA % Chart

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.92 -2.42 3.55 9.18 5.30

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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FCT vs MMT, MCR, EIC: ROA % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II'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.


First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ROA % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's ROA % falls into.


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First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ROA % Calculation

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: May. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: May. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=18.582/( (344.535+356.325)/ 2 )
=18.582/350.43
=5.30 %

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: May. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Nov. 2025 ))/ count )
=18.636/( (356.325+328.096)/ 2 )
=18.636/342.2105
=5.45 %

* 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 (Nov. 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 5.45% mean?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT) has a ROA % of 5.45% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #743 out of 1638 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's ROA % too high?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current ROA % of 5.45% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 3.02. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's value of 5.45% is 38% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #743 out of 1638 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's ROA % compare to MMT and MCR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #743 out of 1638 companies for ROA %. This puts First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's value of 5.45% is 38% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 3.95, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II 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 3.95, based on 1,638 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. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current ROA % of 5.45% is 38% 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 First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current ROA % is 5.45%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT) has a current ROA % of 5.45%. The current ROA % is 5.45%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 38% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT), the current ROA % is 5.45% as of Nov. 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.

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Business Description

Address 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, IL, USA, 60187
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, it attempts to preserve capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of senior secured floating-rate corporate loans (Senior Loans) of companies from different industries, such as Insurance, Software, Health Care Providers and Services, Professional Services, Health Care Technology, IT Services, and others.
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