Gold FieldsGFIOF 91 ROA % is 38.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates GFIOF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Fields ranks better than 96.55% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gold Fields's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,081 Mil.
Gold Fields's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $13,042 Mil. Therefore, Gold Fields's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gold Fields's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GFIOF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.86 Med: 9.73 Max: 28.87
Current: 28.87
During the past 13 years, Gold Fields's highest ROA % was 28.87%. The lowest was -5.86%. And the median was 9.73%.
GFIOF's ROA % is ranked better than 96.55% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs GFIOF: 28.87
Gold Fields (OTCPK:GFIOF) 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.
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Gold Fields ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gold Fields'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 Gold subindustry, Gold Fields'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.
Gold Fields ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gold Fields's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gold Fields'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.
Gold Fields (GFIOF) has a ROA % of 38.96% 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 Gold Fields and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 9.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #92 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Gold Fields' ROA % too high?
Gold Fields' current ROA % of 38.96% is 300% above median its 10-year median of 9.73. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #92 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gold Fields has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Fields' ROA % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #92 out of 2665 companies for ROA %. This places Gold Fields in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Gold Fields and its competitors. Gold Fields's current ROA % is 38.96%, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Fields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields (GFIOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.90, compared to a current price of $35.80 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 38.96%, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 9.73. Gold Fields' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF), the current ROA % is 38.96% 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.80 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.90.
GuruFocus considers Gold Fields to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GFIOF:
ROA %: 38.96% (300% above median its 10-year median of 9.73)
GF Value™: $40.90 vs. price of $35.80 (12.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GFIOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gold Fields Ltd is a producer of gold and is a holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. In Peru, the company also produces copper. The company is involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It conducts underground and surface mining operations at St. Ives, underground-only operations at Agnew, Granny Smith, and South Deep, and surface-only open pit mining at Damang, Tarkwa, and Cerro Corona. The company's revenues are derived from the sale of gold that it produces.
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