City Lodge HotelsJSE:CLH +1.15%58 ROA % is 7.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 6.58. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLH with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R5.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. City Lodge Hotels's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R229 Mil.
City Lodge Hotels's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,111 Mil. Therefore, City Lodge Hotels's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CLH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.31 Med: 6.58 Max: 15.01
Current: 6.67
During the past 13 years, City Lodge Hotels's highest ROA % was 15.01%. The lowest was -22.31%. And the median was 6.58%.
JSE:CLH's ROA % is ranked better than 77.27% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.375
vs JSE:CLH: 6.67
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) 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.
City Lodge Hotels ROA % Related Terms
City Lodge Hotels ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Lodge Hotels'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 Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels'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.
City Lodge Hotels ROA % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels'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.
City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) has a ROA % of 7.37% 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 City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 6.58. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #195 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' ROA % too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current ROA % of 7.37% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROA % is 2.38. City Lodge Hotels' value of 7.37% is 210.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #195 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' ROA % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #195 out of 858 companies for ROA %. This places City Lodge Hotels in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.38. City Lodge Hotels' value of 7.37% is 210.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.58 vs. the industry median of 2.38, City Lodge Hotels 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROA % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.38, based on 858 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. City Lodge Hotels's current ROA % of 7.37% is 210.3% 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 City Lodge Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROA % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current ROA % is 7.37%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Lodge Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R5.86, compared to a current price of R4.40 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.37%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58 and 210.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.38. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH), the current ROA % is 7.37% 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 City Lodge Hotels (JSE:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.40 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R5.86.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CLH:
ROA %: 7.37% (12% above median its 10-year median of 6.58)
GF Value™: R5.86 vs. price of R4.40 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#195 of 858)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Lodge Hotels Ltd is a provider of lodging facilities in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes City Lodge; Town Lodge; Road Lodge; Courtyard Hotel; and the rest of Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the City Lodge segment.
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