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Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP 66 ROA % is 3.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks better than 86.16% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Marshall Monteagle's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R79 Mil.
Marshall Monteagle's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,033 Mil. Therefore, Marshall Monteagle's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marshall Monteagle's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MMP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 2.54 Max: 9.13
Current: 9.13
During the past 13 years, Marshall Monteagle's highest ROA % was 9.13%. The lowest was 0.16%. And the median was 2.54%.
JSE:MMP's ROA % is ranked better than 86.16% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.72
vs JSE:MMP: 9.13
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 (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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.
Marshall Monteagle ROA % Related Terms
Marshall Monteagle ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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 (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a ROA % of 3.89% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Marshall Monteagle's ROA % has ranged from 0.16 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's ROA % too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current ROA % of 3.89% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 9.13. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.72. Marshall Monteagle's value of 3.89% is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #22 out of 159 companies for ROA %. This places Marshall Monteagle in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.72. Marshall Monteagle's value of 3.89% is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Marshall Monteagle's own ROA % has ranged from 0.16 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 3.72, Marshall Monteagle 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.72, based on 159 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. Marshall Monteagle's current ROA % of 3.89% is 4.6% 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 Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshall Monteagle's current ROA % is 3.89%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.82, compared to a current price of R31.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.89%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 4.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.72. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current ROA % is 3.89% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R31.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.82.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
ROA %: 3.89% (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: R26.82 vs. price of R31.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#22 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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