ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nippon Building Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €211.4 Mil.
Nippon Building Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,146.6 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Building Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Building Fund's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:S4C'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48 Med: 2.96 Max: 3.45
Current: 3.04
During the past 13 years, Nippon Building Fund's highest ROA % was 3.45%. The lowest was 2.48%. And the median was 2.96%.
FRA:S4C's ROA % is ranked worse than 52.61% of 939
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 3.2
vs FRA:S4C: 3.04
Nippon Building Fund (FRA:S4C) 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 (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-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.
* 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 REIT - Office subindustry, Nippon Building Fund'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.
Nippon Building Fund ROA % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Nippon Building Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Building Fund'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 (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nippon Building Fund (FRA:S4C) has a ROA % of 2.60% 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 Nippon Building Fund and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Nippon Building Fund's ROA % has ranged from 2.48 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Building Fund ranks #494 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Nippon Building Fund's ROA % too high?
Nippon Building Fund's current ROA % of 2.60% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 3.45. The REITs industry median ROA % is 3.20. Nippon Building Fund's value of 2.60% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Building Fund ranks #494 out of 939 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Building Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Building Fund's ROA % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Nippon Building Fund ranks #494 out of 939 companies for ROA %. This places Nippon Building Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.20. Nippon Building Fund's value of 2.60% is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Building Fund's own ROA % has ranged from 2.48 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 3.20, Nippon Building Fund 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 REITs company?
The median ROA % among REITs companies is 3.20, based on 939 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. Nippon Building Fund's current ROA % of 2.60% is 18.8% 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 Nippon Building Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROA % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Building Fund's current ROA % is 2.60%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Building Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Building Fund (FRA:S4C) has a current ROA % of 2.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €584.52, compared to a current price of €670.00 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.60%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 18.8% below the REITs industry median of 3.20. Nippon Building Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Nippon Building Fund (FRA:S4C), the current ROA % is 2.60% 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 Nippon Building Fund (FRA:S4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Building Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €670.00 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €584.52.
Key valuation signals for FRA:S4C:
ROA %: 2.60% (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: €584.52 vs. price of €670.00 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the REITs median (#494 of 939)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Building Fund Inc is a Japanese real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and leasing of properties in the Greater Tokyo area. The company's real estate portfolio comprises of large corporate office buildings. The majority of these are located in the five wards of Tokyo's central business district. Office space located throughout the rest of Tokyo also makes up a substantial percentage of Nippon Building Fund's assets. The company derives the majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from tenants. Nippon Building Fund's customers are firms from the service, electrical equipment, and information and communications industries in terms of square footage used.
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