IBW FinancialIBWC +1.05%51 ROA % is 0.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates IBWC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, IBW Financial ranks worse than 93.92% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. IBW Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.43 Mil.
IBW Financial's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $790.43 Mil. Therefore, IBW Financial's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IBW Financial's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
IBWC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.04
Current: 0.05
During the past 12 years, IBW Financial's highest ROA % was 1.04%. The lowest was 0.05%. And the median was 0.30%.
IBWC's ROA % is ranked worse than 93.92% of 1529
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs IBWC: 0.05
IBW Financial (OTCPK:IBWC) 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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the 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.
IBW Financial ROA % Related Terms
IBW Financial ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IBW Financial'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, IBW Financial'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.
IBW Financial ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, IBW Financial's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IBW Financial'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 one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
IBW Financial (IBWC) has a ROA % of 0.05% 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 IBW Financial and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, IBW Financial's ROA % has ranged from 0.05 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #1436 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is IBW Financial's ROA % too high?
IBW Financial's current ROA % of 0.05% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.04. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. IBW Financial's value of 0.05% is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #1436 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IBW Financial has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IBW Financial's ROA % compare to CDAB and CNBZ?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #1436 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This places IBW Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. IBW Financial's value of 0.05% is 94.9% below this benchmark. Historically, IBW Financial's own ROA % has ranged from 0.05 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.98, IBW Financial 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 Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,529 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. IBW Financial's current ROA % of 0.05% is 94.9% 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 IBW Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IBW Financial's current ROA % is 0.05%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IBW Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBW Financial (IBWC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.18, compared to a current price of $48.00 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.05%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 94.9% below the Banks industry median of 0.98. IBW Financial's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 IBW Financial (IBWC), the current ROA % is 0.05% 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 IBW Financial (IBWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBW Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.00 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.18.
GuruFocus considers IBW Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IBWC:
ROA %: 0.05% (83% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $29.18 vs. price of $48.00 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% below the Banks median (#1436 of 1529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IBW Financial Corp is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it is engaged in offering a broad range of banking products, including a full line of business and personal savings and certificates of deposit, and other banking services. It also funds a variety of loan types, including commercial term loans and residential real estate loans, lines of credit, consumer loans, and letters of credit. The company's customers are mainly individuals and small businesses. Geographically, its primary market areas are in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas.
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