HCXLF (Hiscox) ROA %: 6.15% (As of Dec. 2025) — 204% Above Median


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What is Hiscox ROA %?

Hiscox HCXLF 74 ROA % is 6.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates HCXLF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Insurance companies, Hiscox ranks better than 74.9% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hiscox's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $754 Mil. Hiscox's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,265 Mil. Therefore, Hiscox's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.15%.

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

HCXLF' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.2   Med: 2.02   Max: 6.52
Current: 4.97

During the past 13 years, Hiscox's highest ROA % was 6.52%. The lowest was -2.20%. And the median was 2.02%.

HCXLF's ROA % is ranked better than
74.9% of 506 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs HCXLF: 4.97

Hiscox  (OTCPK:HCXLF) 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: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=754/12264.5
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(754 / 4295.2)*(4295.2 / 12264.5)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=17.55 %*0.3502
=6.15 %

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.


Hiscox ROA % Related Terms


Hiscox ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiscox'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.

Hiscox ROA % Chart

Hiscox Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.53 2.40 6.65 5.62 5.16

Hiscox Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HCXLF vs CB, PGR, TRV: ROA % Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Hiscox'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.


Hiscox ROA % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Hiscox's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hiscox ROA % Calculation

Hiscox'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 )
=604.1/( (11240.8+12189.2)/ 2 )
=604.1/11715
=5.16 %

Hiscox's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=754/( (12339.8+12189.2)/ 2 )
=754/12264.5
=6.15 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 6.15% mean?
Hiscox (HCXLF) has a ROA % of 6.15% 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 Hiscox and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiscox ranks #127 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Hiscox's ROA % too high?
Hiscox's current ROA % of 6.15% is 204% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. The Insurance industry median ROA % is 2.70. Hiscox's value of 6.15% is 127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiscox ranks #127 out of 506 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiscox has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiscox's ROA % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Hiscox ranks #127 out of 506 companies for ROA %. This puts Hiscox in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.70. Hiscox's value of 6.15% is 127.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Hiscox 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 Insurance company?
The median ROA % among Insurance companies is 2.70, based on 506 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. Hiscox's current ROA % of 6.15% is 127.8% 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 Hiscox and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median ROA % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiscox's current ROA % is 6.15%, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiscox stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiscox (HCXLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.45, compared to a current price of $24.02 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 6.15%, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 127.8% above the Insurance industry median of 2.70. Hiscox's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hiscox (HCXLF), the current ROA % is 6.15% 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 Hiscox (HCXLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiscox stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.02 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.45. GuruFocus considers Hiscox to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCXLF:

  • ROA %: 6.15% (204% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: $19.45 vs. price of $24.02 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 127.8% above the Insurance median (#127 of 506)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCXLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiscox Business Description

Address 96 Pitts Bay Road, Chesney House, Pembroke, BMU, HM 08
Hiscox Ltd is a property and casualty insurance company. The company aims to balance catastrophe-exposed businesses with less volatile local specialty businesses. Its product offerings include property, casualty, crisis management (covering terrorism and kidnap and ransom), marine, energy, and specialty areas like space insurance. The company's operating segments consist of Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re, and Other. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Hiscox Retail segment, which represents retail business divisions in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Asia. Geographically, the company earns insurance revenue from places like the United States, which generates key revenue, as well as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions.
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