ASA International GroupLSE:ASAI -2.46%80 ROA % is 8.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASAI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Credit Services companies, ASA International Group ranks better than 91.39% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. ASA International Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £44.8 Mil.
ASA International Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £545.4 Mil. Therefore, ASA International Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASA International Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASAI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.12 Med: 5.53 Max: 8.33
Current: 8.25
During the past 11 years, ASA International Group's highest ROA % was 8.33%. The lowest was -0.12%. And the median was 5.53%.
LSE:ASAI's ROA % is ranked better than 91.39% of 546
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs LSE:ASAI: 8.25
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) 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 Credit Services subindustry, ASA International Group'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.
ASA International Group ROA % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ASA International Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASA International Group'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.
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) has a ROA % of 8.21% 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 ASA International Group and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 5.53. According to the industry distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #47 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is ASA International Group's ROA % too high?
ASA International Group's current ROA % of 8.21% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. The Credit Services industry median ROA % is 1.93. ASA International Group's value of 8.21% is 325.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #47 out of 546 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASA International Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASA International Group's ROA % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ASA International Group ranks #47 out of 546 companies for ROA %. This places ASA International Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.93. ASA International Group's value of 8.21% is 325.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 1.93, ASA International Group 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 Credit Services company?
The median ROA % among Credit Services companies is 1.93, based on 546 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. ASA International Group's current ROA % of 8.21% is 325.4% 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 ASA International Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROA % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASA International Group's current ROA % is 8.21%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASA International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.47, compared to a current price of £2.38 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.21%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 325.4% above the Credit Services industry median of 1.93. ASA International Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI), the current ROA % is 8.21% 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 ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASA International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.38 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.47.
GuruFocus considers ASA International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASAI:
ROA %: 8.21% (48% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: £1.47 vs. price of £2.38 (61.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 325.4% above the Credit Services median (#47 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASA International Group PLC is an international micro-finance institution that aims to enhance financial inclusion among low-income populations throughout Asia and Africa. Its geographical segments include West Africa, which includes Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone; East Africa, which includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka; South East Asia, which includes Myanmar, Philippines, and Holding & other non-operating entities, which includes holding entities and other entities without microfinance activities.
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