Nu-World HoldingsJSE:NWL +4.59%69 ROA % is 5.34% as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,502 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 68.43% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nu-World Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R94 Mil.
Nu-World Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,761 Mil. Therefore, Nu-World Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.08 Med: 8.04 Max: 12.74
Current: 5.03
During the past 13 years, Nu-World Holdings's highest ROA % was 12.74%. The lowest was 4.08%. And the median was 8.04%.
JSE:NWL's ROA % is ranked better than 68.43% of 2502
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.265
vs JSE:NWL: 5.03
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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 (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 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.
Nu-World Holdings ROA % Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings'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 (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a ROA % of 5.34% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 4.08 to 12.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #790 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' ROA % too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current ROA % of 5.34% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 12.74. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Nu-World Holdings' value of 5.34% is 135.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #790 out of 2502 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' ROA % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #790 out of 2502 companies for ROA %. This puts Nu-World Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Nu-World Holdings' value of 5.34% is 135.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 4.08 to 12.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Nu-World Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,502 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. Nu-World Holdings's current ROA % of 5.34% is 135.8% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current ROA % is 5.34%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.53, compared to a current price of R28.50 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.34%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 135.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current ROA % is 5.34% as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R28.50 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.53.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
ROA %: 5.34% (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.04)
GF Value™: R31.53 vs. price of R28.50 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.8% above the Hardware median (#790 of 2502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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