abrdn Healthcare InvestorsHQH +1.93%40 ROA % is 14.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 9.14. GuruFocus rates HQH with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks better than 92.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. abrdn Healthcare Investors's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $158.7 Mil.
abrdn Healthcare Investors's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,118.7 Mil. Therefore, abrdn Healthcare Investors's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for abrdn Healthcare Investors's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HQH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.51 Med: 9.14 Max: 24.95
Current: 23.58
During the past 9 years, abrdn Healthcare Investors's highest ROA % was 24.95%. The lowest was -18.51%. And the median was 9.14%.
HQH's ROA % is ranked better than 92.29% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs HQH: 23.58
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 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.
* 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, abrdn Healthcare Investors'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.
abrdn Healthcare Investors ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, abrdn Healthcare Investors's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where abrdn Healthcare Investors'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) has a ROA % of 14.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on abrdn Healthcare Investors and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #126 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is abrdn Healthcare Investors' ROA % too high?
abrdn Healthcare Investors' current ROA % of 14.18% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 9.14. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. abrdn Healthcare Investors' value of 14.18% is 257.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #126 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, abrdn Healthcare Investors has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does abrdn Healthcare Investors' ROA % compare to FPF and AOD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #126 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places abrdn Healthcare Investors in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. abrdn Healthcare Investors' value of 14.18% is 257.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.14 vs. the industry median of 3.97, abrdn Healthcare Investors 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 3.97, based on 1,635 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. abrdn Healthcare Investors's current ROA % of 14.18% is 257.2% 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. abrdn Healthcare Investors's current ROA % is 14.18%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 9.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is abrdn Healthcare Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.26, compared to a current price of $21.63 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.18%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 9.14 and 257.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. abrdn Healthcare Investors' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the current ROA % is 14.18% as of Mar. 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.
Is abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Healthcare Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.63 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.26.
GuruFocus considers abrdn Healthcare Investors to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HQH:
ROA %: 14.18% (55% above median its 10-year median of 9.14)
GF Value™: $50.26 vs. price of $21.63 (57% below fair value)
Industry Position: 257.2% above the Asset Management median (#126 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HQH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
abrdn Healthcare Investors Formerly Tekla Healthcare Investors is the United States based non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in securities of healthcare companies. In addition, the fund seeks to provide regular distribution of realized capital gains. The fund invests in the securities of public and private companies.
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