Sprott Focus TrustFUND +0.05%43 ROA % is 34.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 224% above its 10-year median of 10.52. GuruFocus rates FUND with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,639 Asset Management companies, Sprott Focus Trust ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sprott Focus Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $92.32 Mil.
Sprott Focus Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $270.90 Mil. Therefore, Sprott Focus Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Focus Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FUND'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.42 Med: 10.52 Max: 26.59
Current: 20.43
During the past 9 years, Sprott Focus Trust's highest ROA % was 26.59%. The lowest was -17.42%. And the median was 10.52%.
FUND's ROA % is ranked better than 89.38% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs FUND: 20.43
Sprott Focus Trust (NAS:FUND) 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.
Sprott Focus Trust ROA % Related Terms
Sprott Focus Trust ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprott Focus Trust'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Focus Trust'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.
Sprott Focus Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Focus Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Focus Trust'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.
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) has a ROA % of 34.08% 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 Sprott Focus Trust and its competitors. This is 224% above median its historical median of 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #174 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Sprott Focus Trust's ROA % too high?
Sprott Focus Trust's current ROA % of 34.08% is 224% above median its 10-year median of 10.52. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Sprott Focus Trust's value of 34.08% is 762.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #174 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Focus Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Focus Trust's ROA % compare to ARDC and NCA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #174 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places Sprott Focus Trust in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Sprott Focus Trust's value of 34.08% is 762.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.52 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Sprott Focus Trust 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 1,639 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. Sprott Focus Trust's current ROA % of 34.08% is 762.8% 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 Sprott Focus Trust 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. Sprott Focus Trust's current ROA % is 34.08%, which is 224% above median its own 10-year median of 10.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Focus Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.42, compared to a current price of $9.51 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 34.08%, which is 224% above median its 10-year median of 10.52 and 762.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Sprott Focus Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Sprott Focus Trust (FUND), the current ROA % is 34.08% 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 Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.51 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.42.
GuruFocus considers Sprott Focus Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FUND:
ROA %: 34.08% (224% above median its 10-year median of 10.52)
GF Value™: $25.42 vs. price of $9.51 (62.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 762.8% above the Asset Management median (#174 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprott Focus Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. Its primary investment objective is long-term capital growth. To achieve its objective, the Fund may invest its assets in equity securities and in direct obligations of the U.S. Government or its agencies and in the non-convertible preferred stocks & debt securities of domestic and foreign companies. It invests in various sectors, of which Materials, Financials, Energy, Information technology sector account for the majority weightage.
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