Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) ROA %: -49.49% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:4ZB Duality Biotherapeutics Inc FRA:4ZB
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What is Duality Biotherapeutics ROA %?

Duality Biotherapeutics FRA:4ZB +6.49% 19 ROA % is -49.49% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4ZB with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Biotechnology companies, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 55.11% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-229.2 Mil. Duality Biotherapeutics's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €463.2 Mil. Therefore, Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -49.49%.

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

FRA:4ZB' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.77   Med: -70.7   Max: -36.23
Current: -38

During the past 4 years, Duality Biotherapeutics's highest ROA % was -36.23%. The lowest was -87.77%. And the median was -70.70%.

FRA:4ZB's ROA % is ranked worse than
55.11% of 1410 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -31.385 vs FRA:4ZB: -38.00

Duality Biotherapeutics  (FRA:4ZB) 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: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-229.2060780457/463.18044917822
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-229.2060780457 / 54.78943168756)*(54.78943168756 / 463.18044917822)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-418.34 %*0.1183
=-49.49 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2026) 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.


Duality Biotherapeutics ROA % Related Terms


Duality Biotherapeutics ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duality Biotherapeutics'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.

Duality Biotherapeutics ROA % Chart

Duality Biotherapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
-87.51 -36.76 -57.67 -85.19

Duality Biotherapeutics Semi-Annual Data
Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
ROA % -145.41 -25.83 -49.49

FRA:4ZB vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: ROA % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Duality Biotherapeutics'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.


Duality Biotherapeutics ROA % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Duality Biotherapeutics's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Duality Biotherapeutics's ROA % falls into.


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Duality Biotherapeutics ROA % Calculation

Duality Biotherapeutics'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 )
=-319.84657752866/( (276.5438932818+474.32235812971)/ 2 )
=-319.84657752866/375.43312570576
=-85.19 %

Duality Biotherapeutics's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-229.2060780457/( (474.32235812971+452.03854022674)/ 2 )
=-229.2060780457/463.18044917822
=-49.49 %

* 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. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of -49.49% mean?
Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) has a ROA % of -49.49% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Duality Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #777 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Duality Biotherapeutics' ROA % too high?
Duality Biotherapeutics' current ROA % is -49.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #777 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Duality Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duality Biotherapeutics' ROA % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Duality Biotherapeutics ranks #777 out of 1410 companies for ROA %. This places Duality Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROA % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Duality Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Duality Biotherapeutics's current ROA % is -49.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duality Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB) has a current ROA % of -49.49%. The current ROA % is -49.49%. Duality Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Duality Biotherapeutics (FRA:4ZB), the current ROA % is -49.49% as of Jun. 2026. 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.

Duality Biotherapeutics Business Description

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Address No. 868 Yinghua Road, 11th Floor, Building A, Jian Gong Datang International Plaza, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN
Duality Biotherapeutics Inc is engaged in the discovery and development of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, focusing on treatments for cancer and other diseases. The company has a diversified pipeline of ADC candidates, including two core products: DB-1303/BNT323, a HER2-targeting ADC for cancers such as breast and endometrial cancer, and DB-1311/BNT324, a B7-H3-targeting ADC for multiple solid tumors. In addition, it has several other clinical-stage ADC candidates with therapeutic potential, as well as multiple preclinical ADCs, including candidates expected to enter clinical trials. Its key products, including DB-1303/BNT323, DB-1311/BNT324, and DB-1305/BNT325, have received Fast Track Designation, with DB-1303 being a late-stage candidate undergoing registrational studies.
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