EPE Capital PartnersJSE:EPE +5.01%58 ROA % is 0.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates JSE:EPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Asset Management companies, EPE Capital Partners ranks better than 68.2% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. EPE Capital Partners's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R7.7 Mil.
EPE Capital Partners's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,225.3 Mil. Therefore, EPE Capital Partners's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPE Capital Partners's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EPE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.21 Med: 2.13 Max: 20.99
Current: 8.22
During the past 9 years, EPE Capital Partners's highest ROA % was 20.99%. The lowest was -42.21%. And the median was 2.13%.
JSE:EPE's ROA % is ranked better than 68.2% of 1632
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs JSE:EPE: 8.22
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) 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 Asset Management subindustry, EPE Capital Partners'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.
EPE Capital Partners ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EPE Capital Partners's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPE Capital Partners'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.
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) has a ROA % of 0.35% 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #519 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is EPE Capital Partners' ROA % too high?
EPE Capital Partners' current ROA % of 0.35% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.13. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.99. EPE Capital Partners' value of 0.35% is 91.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #519 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EPE Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Capital Partners' ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #519 out of 1632 companies for ROA %. This puts EPE Capital Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.99. EPE Capital Partners' value of 0.35% is 91.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 3.99, EPE Capital Partners 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.99, based on 1,632 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. EPE Capital Partners's current ROA % of 0.35% is 91.2% 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPE Capital Partners's current ROA % is 0.35%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.20, compared to a current price of R5.24 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.35%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 91.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.99. EPE Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE), the current ROA % is 0.35% 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.24 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.20.
GuruFocus considers EPE Capital Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EPE:
ROA %: 0.35% (84% below median its 10-year median of 2.13)
GF Value™: R6.20 vs. price of R5.24 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.2% below the Asset Management median (#519 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPE Capital Partners Ltd is an investment holding company that provides shareholders with long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of unlisted private equity-type assets. The company invests predominantly in South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan Africa region by participating in funds or co-investments managed by Ethos Private Equity. Its portfolio spans various sectors with a focus on private equity investments. EPE generates revenue through returns on these investments, relying on asset value growth and income from its portfolio companies.
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