Brimstone InvestmentJSE:BRN 39 ROA % is -8.23% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brimstone Investment ranks worse than 67.29% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Brimstone Investment's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R-416.2 Mil.
Brimstone Investment's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R5,055.0 Mil. Therefore, Brimstone Investment's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -8.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brimstone Investment's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BRN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.29 Med: 0.72 Max: 7.02
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Brimstone Investment's highest ROA % was 7.02%. The lowest was -2.29%. And the median was 0.72%.
JSE:BRN's ROA % is ranked worse than 67.29% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs JSE:BRN: 0.86
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) 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.
* 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a ROA % of -8.23% 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1337 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Brimstone Investment's ROA % too high?
Brimstone Investment's current ROA % is -8.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1337 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's ROA % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1337 out of 1987 companies for ROA %. This places Brimstone Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.24. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.24, based on 1,987 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current ROA % is -8.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.43, compared to a current price of R5.75 — trading 1237.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -8.23%. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current ROA % is -8.23% 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.75 is trading 1237.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.43.
GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:
ROA %: -8.23%
GF Value™: R0.43 vs. price of R5.75 (1237.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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