ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. African And Overseas Enterprises's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R-6.6 Mil.
African And Overseas Enterprises's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,281.0 Mil. Therefore, African And Overseas Enterprises's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.51%.
JSE:AOO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.84 Med: 1.49 Max: 5.06
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, African And Overseas Enterprises's highest ROA % was 5.06%. The lowest was -6.84%. And the median was 1.49%.
JSE:AOO's ROA % is ranked worse than 71.74% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs JSE:AOO: 0.01
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises ROA % Related Terms
African And Overseas Enterprises ROA % Historical 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises'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.
African And Overseas Enterprises ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises'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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a ROA % of -0.51% 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #810 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' ROA % too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current ROA % is -0.51%. Based on the distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #810 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' ROA % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #810 out of 1129 companies for ROA %. This places African And Overseas Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,129 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. 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African And Overseas Enterprises's current ROA % is -0.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.00, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.51%. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), the current ROA % is -0.51% 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.00.
GuruFocus considers African And Overseas Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
ROA %: -0.51%
GF Value™: R16.00 vs. price of R20.00 (25% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Business Description
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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