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KUW:QIC's ROA % is ranked better than 76.94% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.11
vs KUW:QIC: 12.35
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (KUW:QIC) 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (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.
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ROA % Related Terms
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ROA % Historical 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co'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.
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (KUW:QIC) has a ROA % of 14.13% 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.99 to 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #377 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's ROA % too high?
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's current ROA % of 14.13% is 278% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 12.35. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.11. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's value of 14.13% is 243.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #377 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co ranks #377 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.11. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's value of 14.13% is 243.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.99 to 12.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 4.11, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.11, based on 1,635 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. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's current ROA % of 14.13% is 243.8% 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's current ROA % is 14.13%, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (KUW:QIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.13, compared to a current price of KWD0.13 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.13%, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 243.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.11. Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (KUW:QIC), the current ROA % is 14.13% 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 Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co (KUW:QIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.13 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.13.
GuruFocus considers Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:QIC:
ROA %: 14.13% (278% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: KWD0.13 vs. price of KWD0.13 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 243.8% above the Asset Management median (#377 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:QIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co Business Description
Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Co is engaged in the development, establishment and management of real estate enterprises, funds and stocks investments (stocks and bonds), investment, establishment and institution in commercial enterprises, entertainment, agriculture, tourism, industrial, infrastructure, educational services, health, energy and ownership and investment of classes and units in the buildings of the investment areas. The two geographical segments in which the company operates comprise of the United Arab Emirates, which generates the majority of revenue, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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